Category Archives: Articles & Reviews

A Force Majeure: Gary Husband Interview

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 [...]

Level 42 go digital with Yamaha

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 [...]

Level 42 at the Lowry

Review by Stephen Garner (www.bbc.co.uk) The concert opened in spectacular fashion with a siren alert, flashing lights and a drum roll that suggested something exciting was about to happen and Level 42 did not disappoint. Mark King’s trademark funky flapped bass lit up the stage, it was the late 80s again and it was time [...]

KING OF THE ROAD!

From the Lancashire Evening Telegraph HE’S often described as the tireless driving force behind ’80s chart favourites Level 42. But bassist and founding member Mark King, 44, insists this is far from true. “I’m getting tired and forgetful these days,” he says, admitting family life with his four children has taken its toll on his [...]

Mark King Interview – Bass Inside Magazine

Interview by Warren Murchie (www.bassinside.com) Mark King is one of a very select group of bassists that can make slapping fit into a tune without it detracting from the music or sounding like a perpetual solo. In fact, he has it down to the point where you know he is generating a whirlwind of notes [...]

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