Level 42
Built around Mark King's percussive slap bass, Level 42 moved from British jazz-funk clubs to arena pop. 'World Machine' and 'Running in the Family' delivered mid-80s hits like 'Something About You' and 'Lessons in Love' without losing their musicianship.
Origin: Isle of Wight, England · Years active: 1979–present
Biography
Built around Mark King's percussive slap bass, Level 42 moved from British jazz-funk clubs to arena pop. 'World Machine' and 'Running in the Family' delivered mid-80s hits like 'Something About You' and 'Lessons in Love' without losing their musicianship.
Key 1980s albums
- Level 42 (1981)
- True Colours (1984)
- World Machine (1985)
- Running in the Family (1987)
Essential songs
- Lessons in Love (1986)
- Something About You (1985)
- Running in the Family (1987)
- Hot Water (1984)
- It's Over (1987)
Genres
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