“It’s our only Italian date here on the Summer Knights stage in Pisa, the final show of the summer dates, and it was fantastic. It’s truly special—you can’t ignore the history that this city radiates, it’s simply wonderful. That’s why we love doing our job, we feel privileged.”
14.8.2025.
One of the biggest albums of the 80s was Level 42’s ‘World Machine’. So, to celebrate its 40th anniversary, they’re back on a UK tour!
Frontman and bassist Mark King tells 5 News’ Dan Walker about how the band created their classic hits.
Nišville Jazz Interview
Mark King (Level 42)
Level 42’s Mark King joined Ken Bruce on Greatest Hits Radio to discuss Level 42’s loyal fanbase and his upcoming tour, World Machine 40th Anniversary Tour 2025.
Mark also took us back to his Golden Year of 1983, a time when Level 42’s success really when from strength to strength as a band. The tracks Mark chose included music by Tina Turner, The Police, and The Stranglers.
We are overjoyed to be sharing the fourth session of Triology – a collaboration between Worldwide FM, Gilles Peterson and Rhodes Music in which we celebrate the art of the classic jazz trio format of piano, bass and drums by placing the new Rhodes Mk8 at the centre.
For this session, we welcome the incredible Mike Lindup best known as the keyboardist and vocalist from the iconic band Level 42, on piano, Yolanda Charles on bass and John Sam on drums.
Customise your Rhodes: https://rhodesmusic.com/product/rhodes-mk8/
Recorded and Mixed by Sam Stewart
Filmed and Edited by Sodium Films
Mark King and Level 42 have just announced 2025 tour dates and he talks to us here about …
… the value of what you learn in covers bands from being ignored.
… why being thrown out of home for being thrown out of school was the best thing that ever happened to him.
… Level 42’s first gig, kicked off after four songs.
… Chile, Turkey and other new markets on the “flatter world” tour circuit.
… supporting the Police, Tina Turner, Queen and Madonna in the ‘80s.
… how John McLaughlin (from Doncaster) and Allan Holdsworth (Bradford) inspired other people “from far-flung places like us”.
… Rockin’ Robin, Long-Haired Lover From Liverpool and playing three nights a week in an Isle of Wight novelty act, aged 11.
… the onstage dynamic between Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins.
… the complications of having to book big venues two years in advance.
… being the bassist in the Prince’s Trust house band backing Bowie and Mick Jagger.
… Billy Cobham, Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke and “the genius” of Steve Winwood.
