Except les Claypool.. He is Satan of bass

The whole band is underrated except by other musicians..

I think many people know he is one of the best!

Back in their heyday, Level 42 were very well recognized, especially Mark King.

Les claypool can’t compete!

Kind of like the band America.

Oh wow as someone who only knows them for "Something About You," I feel.... absurdly called out.

@seraph82 lol, that is definitely one of them

Along side Stanley Clark, imp.

Play the pursuit of Accidents Album.

@@user-eo2oz2tf4q I’ll second that. Pursuit would easily be my favorite album from them. Cheers!

All of them are highly proficient musicians, a very technical band, hugely underrated.

I had them as a pop 80's band! 🤦🏻‍♂️ i need to rethink my priorities in life 😒

One off band along side xtc from the 80s...no one sounds like them.

Not "hittin" ...."slapping"

He´s slapping that thing like it owes him an orgasm

Yes absolutely so cool!!!! A real Level 42 fan right here!!

Paul McCartney was supposed to be the world's greatest bass player according to other sources 🤔 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@@colindavies5603 cant wait for his upcoming collab with mick jagger. Finger crossed!😁

@@colindavies5603 i find that offensive ... and im an old white male , ... sorry ... im also straight ... im disabled ... does that count ? im also a retired bass player and mr king has a vry annoying habit of raising the tempo to ellicit excitement ... i recently heard some EDM where the vocals sounded like alvin and the chipmonks ...if he keeps this up he will be a very poor guitarist marks early work was exemplary but paul mc cartney ... well he invented a few bits and pieces which is worth a mention ... could he match this or any wooten .. ?

@@EvilSean62 what the hell are talking about you want to Leave the weed alone and curl up in bed with a picture of Darling Paul 😂😂😂😂😂

Wassup his genius was not so diversified into new only repeatedly bass lines

Not underrated at all.

We only heard of them through Top 40 radio.

Der ist doch nicht Unterbewertet!? Wo lebst du denn? Blödsinn..

Agree

what is his best song?

@@kvaket lesson in love or running in the family... But I also suggest u to try children say slap mix

Wise words

@@kvaket All of 'Level 42's studio albums are on KZfaq, so why not give them a listen? I can guarantee (there's that pun again) that there are some real gems among them. You certainly won't be disappointed. Enjoy.

Close between him and geddy Lee for all time best live tone

@@conkareno what about Sheehan

Agreed... bright & bubbly with a bit of grind but not harsh. I've always strived for a nice clear tone like that!

It's such a fantastic slap tone

Robert Deleo of STP also has a fantastic live tone.

All while chewing gum.

They are heavy af though, I used to have one 😀

Your first time and i've been listening to him and Level 42 for 40 odd years lol

Growing up as a bassist is realizing he is just a Flea among Gods.

Chad was always the better musician to me out of RHCP. Chad, Mark, and Steve Vai would be a good jam

His thumb can break the space-time continuum. Which is why he tapes it for safety reasons.

ABBA basslines are some of the most meticulous grooves ever.

Level 42 started out ~ 1980 as a Jazz/Funk/Pop/Fusion band. They started to drift more into mainstream in '85 with the "World Machine" album. The '86 successor "Running In The Family" was a full pop album but still full of musical craftsmanship.

@@svenschwingel8632 Their 'Running In The Family' album wasn't released until 1987, although it was preceded several months earlier by their UK No3 smash hit single 'Lessons In Love'.

Well, if there is enough demand from both US and Canadian fans, they might just consider it. In fact, they've just announced new tour dates for 2023, so why not have a peep on their official website and see if any of them will be held near you?

Your lack of grammar disturbs me

The original studio version of this great, funky instrumental track is available on their 'Early Tapes' album, if you are interested.

Et tu brute?

I know! Dryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

That's because they are listening

They were in shock for the first minute 🤯

In shock

Zombies

The mighty Gary Husband (who also played on their 'Staring At The Sun' and 'Guaranteed' albums) is hitting the skins for them here. These days, the equally great Peter Ray Biggin is the one sat behind the drum stool, as Gary is now off doing his own thing.

I had a similar video, was it live at the Jazz cafe though?

'Hot Water' was released in 1984 and was the first single taken from their album 'True Colours'. It reached No18 in the UK charts.

And it’s the classic line up 😊

You could do it it just takes time and practice

@@unfunnydave5485 I'd have to live to 95, but you are right.

That’s just how status basses sound

What were you doing in December 2001? 😭

The band are about to tour again in 2023 and have just announced the dates. Take a look (no pun intended) at their official website for details.

Have you been living in a cave since the 80s? 🤣

@@clivemitchell4316 that’s not a really valid question, they only appeal to people who like good music and we know the majority of the world listens to trash

I'm glad he finally spoke about them, I remember seeing a comment of his a while back on a level 42 video talking about how much he liked mark king as a bass player

yeah, davie is cool!

Are you American? I notice Americans tend to ignore his existence. When Mark Kings one of the greatest.

Oh damnn! I want to see and have it!

No doubt.....no argument.

'The Polydor Years' 10 CD box sets were issued in two volumes at the same time. The first one is housed in a white box design and covers the years 1980 to 1984, while the second one is black and spans 1985 to1989. I have each of them in my collection and can highly recommend both.

That is a great live album!

He definitely puts on a new set of strings every show

They were too shocked to move 🤯

It’s called listening.