Category Archives: Articles & Reviews

Mark King Interview – Performing Musician Magazine

29 August 2008 – 23:32

There’s a 4 page interview with Mark in the latest issue of Performing Musician magazine. www.performing-musician.com

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Three In A Row (Level 42 touring Denmark)

16 February 2008 – 13:14

Review by Lars Grill Nielsen (www.level42dk.dk) I’m a lucky fella! Three Level 42 gigs in a row in Denmark. I wonder when that has been done before. And on the top of that I had received free tickets for all gigs from the booking company … thanks Berit ;-) The first concert in Silkeborg was [...]

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WALLY BADAROU – THE PROPHET SPEAKS…

30 January 2008 – 22:34

Wally Badarou is a real life living legend responsible for some of the most memorable pieces of music over the last 30 years. Most commonly known as the ‘5th Member’ of Level 42 Wally was also responsible for literally dozens of pieces of amazing music you will recognise without realizing that Mr. Badarou was the [...]

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Gary Husband – Abstract Logix Feedback

16 January 2007 – 23:36

The article contains some evocative thoughts and reflections from Gary on Level 42′s ‘Retroglide’ tour of ’06. Gary offered some interesting content on his plans for the future, both in and outside the context of Level 42. www.abstractlogix.com

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The Prophet Speaks

16 October 2006 – 15:39

Written by Benji B After lunch I was lucky enough to be interviewing the legend that is Wally Badarou. As first lectures of new terms go, this one was nothing short of heavyweight. Responsible for devising the riffs on Tom Tom Club’s ‘Genius Of Love’ and Grace Jones’ ‘Pull Up To The Bumper’ is but [...]

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Mark King of Level 42 chats to I Like Music

18 June 2006 – 22:39

Interview by Cheryl (www.ilikemusic.com) English Brit Funk band, Level 42, were one of the biggest bands of the 80s and early 90s, writing the soundtrack to many of our lives and gaining fans across the globe. The band gained fame for its tight musicianship, soulful songs and funky riffs but parted company shortly after Phil [...]

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Interview: Mark King – Level 42

12 June 2006 – 22:55

Interview by Mandy Carter (www.myvillage.com) It was a hot day as I settled down in the shade to call Mark King, vocalist and bass player extraordinaire from Level 42. “Where are you then, London?” asked Mark cheerfully. “You want to be in the Isle of Wight – its beautiful today!” Suitably envious, we establish that [...]

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ACE OF BASS FINDS HIS OWN LEVEL

13 January 2006 – 22:13

Interview by Chris Philipsborn (www.iwcp.co.uk) YOU are the front man in a highly successful UK band, getting ready to start a set in front of 102,000 people in Soldier Field stadium in Chicago. What goes through your mind? “It is funny, almost a detached experience. It is so huge, you feel it is almost incidental, [...]

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A Force Majeure: Gary Husband Interview

19 September 2005 – 23:56

Interview by Stephanie Thorburn (www.abstractlogix.com) A.L.: There has been a lot of interest at the prospect of new material in the near future as more recently featured have been re-releases of old and new L42 live material, (Live at the Apollo ‘03, The River Sessions) I gather you recorded for the new album a few [...]

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Level 42 go digital with Yamaha

17 April 2005 – 19:43

After many years of touring regularly Level 42 have a huge global following, and original group member and bass maestro Mark King is still very much involved in keeping the group alive. “I’ve recently taken delivery of one of Yamaha’s DM1000 digital mixers,” said King, obviously delighted with his new purchase. King will be using [...]

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