The thing I love about Mark King is, he's a good story teller & he holds my attention,but above all else is, he's a bass beast.😎

The way he lovingly caresses his first bass is just wonderful.

What a bloody brilliant piece of film making! Absolutely loved the way he was just encouraged to share all these wonderful stories and experiences with us. The man is a musical genius and yet still so humble and grateful for his life. He’s right too, the 80s were magical in so many ways 🎹🎸🎶💃

A true gent and remarkable bass player!!!

I've been a big fan of Level 42 ever since I first bought Love Games in 1981, always loved seeing them live and witnessing their supreme musicianship, whatever the line up of the band. The jewel in the Level 42 crown has always been Mark King. His outstanding bass playing, whether in full on jazz funk, slapping and snapping mode or in a moody walking bass line. His ability to play bass, sing and chew gum at the same time is the 8th wonder of the world. What I especially like about him is that he is a grounded man, devoid of ego, a true man of the people, a humble man. I have the utmost respect for his playing and song writing genius and I think his "ordinariness" makes the appeal even greater. Thanks for posting this video......brilliant 😃

First time i heard Level 42 it was in club (Barcelona), With lessons in love ,with this groovy bass coming from speakers woaw..that s. when it was released for first time , it was unforgettable moment in my life i knew later that it was Level 42 .. A superb band. Very humble giant bassplayer.

Mark King is one of the best musicians in the history of mankind

Really interesting hearing all of his stories and memories. He's the best bassist in the world. Would love to meet him.

Brilliant interview from Mark. I could listen to him all day. Plus that bass guitar he's showing us here is the bass he plays on KZfaq live from Montruex 1983

Such a genuine, nice guy and fantastic musician. I have so much respect for him.

Useful talented and wholly unassuming. He is in it for the sheer joy it gets from it and the joy he gives to others. Rare and commendable.

I totally believe it when he said WE NEVER BLUFF. He is musical genius !!!

Great interview! I truly enjoyed it! Charming,funny and intelligent, this is why they have fans 30 plus years later! LEVEL 42!

The “Half an hour later” thing made me laugh! Brilliant. I’ve loved l42 for most of my life and for some reason I’ve never watched any interviews?? Loved every second of this ❤

Long time fan and fellow bassist here. This was brilliantly done. Wonderful guy. Growing up on the UK was great in those days . Bravo Mark. Great interview.

I‘m a man of classical music but as a twen in the 80s I couldn‘t help but diving in popular music. And I really adored Level 42 besides Police, Wonder, Hancock, EWF. Amazing times, and Mark King even caused me to buy an Ibanez bass and try some slapping myself 😁

Really excellent interview and memoir. Could listen to Mark chat all day.

A refreshing interview. Mark is very honest and articulate and of course an off the scale musical innovator. Liked Level 42 in the 80 ‘s but really do appreciate them now.

Totally right . 90s were , dim . Thank you Mark, as you speak the truth.

How good to see a interview like this, what a wonderful man and bass player!

Mark King is an absolute 80-ies hero. He connected the dots between digital / funk and pop.

Still VERY handsome!!!!!

Mark King....the King of bass Can't wait to see them in 3 days

Saw 42 @ the London Victory Club in Tampa. What a treat! Met Mark,super cool dude. One of THE best shows I've ever seen. Level 42 indeed!

Mark King is amazing, he and Level 42 have made my life a million times better definitely!! 😀👍

Respect this man so much

Man I wish they would come to the US to tour. I would go to every show.

one of my favorite groups, excellent interview. "Something about You is my favorite song. Mark has aged well, and I appreciated lots of what he reflected on. Well done!

I am a guitarist and a huge fan of Mr. King, honestly if I play guitar like he plays bass I would be ecstatic.

I wish there were more videos of musicians going back to where they started. They are always entertaining.

Met Mark in 2011 at a really small venue and got to chat with him a bit - class guy all the way and NORMAL, no celebrity bullshit. Total class act.

What a great band! What a sweet man!

Mark is amazing the way he plays bass.

Pete is such an awesome drummer. How often can a kid live his dream. And Pete is living that every day.

Really enjoyed this interview. I got lucky enough to come across Mark King the next year as he walked down the street close to Victoria Embarkment in London. I gretted Him warmly and felt so happy to meet him, shaked my hand with one of the best Musicians in History. He was very kind and humble to talk to me for a couple or three minutes; then I took a picture of us together. Was like being in the 80'S back again. Such an unforgettable moment of my life. Thanks Mister King.

Mark King and Level 42 are the only artists that I own their complete library, all the other artists in the world don't compare to their musicianship and genuine creativity.

Really great interview👍 If anyone deserved to make it in music it's Mark King. To me that's what REAL talent is,he's a brill songwriter an outstanding bassist,just an OVERALL AMAZING musician & person. He took bass playing to a totally different place & for me as a young bassist at the time,it was just so exciting.

Mark is one of the hottest and talented artist in this world.

Great man with an awesome talent. Thank God for Mark King and Level 42. Thank you Mark, Mike, Phil and Boon. Thank you every other member who has performed in the group over the years. Mark King is the Jimi Hendrix of the bass. He has eclipsed all the other great bassists including Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, Flea and all the others. The really great thing is that he is still so down to earth and genuine. Patrick Diegan signing out.

I never knew how Excellent Level 42 were when I heard their stuff in the Eighties. I was a kid and I had an idea what great music was but I Have learnt so much as an Adult. I saw Level 42 at Lugano and I was Blown away by the Complete Musicianship and Musical Brilliance! Mark King must be a robot cos his Bass playing is Impeccable and the rest of the band is the same! I'm a NEW OLD fan! BRILLIANT! :)

The best bass player bar none.Mark King really is the King of Bass.Great Post.

Always liked mark, genuine guy, he's so right about the 80's and how it compares to todays restrictions. Glad I was about then, being a teenager bang smack in the middle of that incredible decade was a privilege. Do miss those times.

As a long-term Level 42 fan, that interview was a genuine treat to see & hear. Many thanks for posting :)

Have to say I looked in on this interview out of interest because I had heard a lot of stuff about this bloke being a bit of an ego manic and generally far up himself...pleasantly surprised, he comes across as a very nice fella, grounded and genuine...and what a bassist!!!...just goes to show you cant take notice of what you read in the papers

This had me enthralled. Such a great, anecdotal storyteller. What a nice bloke Mark is. Although, i knew that already. And, as for his talent, well, i don't even need to go there. His reputation precedes him. Nice post. Thanks for doing this for us... \m/ (:o)

Unbelievable personality and player...❤

One of the best base players ever! So glad I've seen them live in Den Bosch.

Brilliant band, Mark King fantastic

Love this wonderful man ❤❤

Mark seems like a lovely guy. He sent my pal a tweet when he wasn’t well.

i was lucky enough to watch them live last night superb

Mark The King!

An awesome and a very honest and humble mark King ,. thx !!

He's such a nice guy. Oh, and thank you David Webb. An excellent posting, I'm glad you shared.

Great Interview ! Bless yer Mark !🎸🙏🏻👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿✌🏻️🎙

Mark King is one of the greatest musicians in Level 42.

I was also very lucky to have seen him in Joe Bear in Blue lagoon playing drums great times great Mark well done for everything

Love the anecdotes. Particularly the shared memories of blue nun which we all thought (at the time) was the height of sophistication.

I came from "Metal Music" ...and in the 80 i HATE this Kinda Musc! But today i'm completly amazed by this unbeliefable "Bass Player - Mark King"! The whole Band are Totally PRO!!! Musicans!!! But this Man, Mark King makes me to wanna - "DANCE" - YES!!! When i hear'em playing "BASS" that goes through my whole Body, its Amazing to HEAR THAT BASS SOUND!!! This Bass Sound is SO ONCE!!! No one out there have THIS GROOVE ...No one!

Mark, I think you are fantastic. I would love to have a pint with you one day if i come to isle of white. I cant stop listening to your music. Great story of how it came to be. x

Seems like such a humble, down-to-earth guy...one of the best bassists ever. Love this man's music!

Mark the King.

Amazing musician and influence. Could never master Lessons in Love, no matter how hard I tried!

The KING!!!

Level 42 are way greater than the sum of their parts ... Fabulous musicians individually but together .. exceptional. Mike Lindup is every bit the front runner. I like his modest manner and incredible musicianship. Mixed with Mark King, is just great. The new drummers vid coming in as an 11 yr old during sound check is so nice to watch. Pete's on fire !

Just love this guy, been a massive influence on me through the years.

That was really cool - thx for producing and publishing and thank Mark for the hang!

“I’ll do anything for money” is the realest shit I’ve heard

Lovely guy. Love/d the music

thanks i really enjoyed that in the 80s i was in my 20s and level 42 were one of my absolute favourite bands.

What a great interview. Fantastic .

Thank you so much for uploading this.

I love you Mark King.... Marry me!!! ♥

No doubt about it,you don't question it,Mark King is The Man 👍

What a brilliant 30 mins. I have always been a big L42 fan. I count them in my favourite bands with Queen, Squeeze and The Jam. Very interesting

Lovely, lovely interview. Thanks for posting it.

kingy your the best.. the 80s rocked

awesome interview!! how mind blowing must be to drive by the house you jammed for hours at a time not knowing you would eventually get signed, tour the world and comeback to look at that house where all you did is daydream....amazing!!

Fantastic interview . Mark's been there, done that ...so what he says really makes sense . "The eighties were the last decade where everything was possible. Things got one-dimensional and boring in the 90ies".

Very interesting. Thanks for the upload!

mark king is a top man.

Mark King what a great guy , Level 42 great band, been a fan for 30 years now

Been a fan since the 80's, and where did the years go ?? :( time sure does fly. I had a girl friend from the Isle Of Wight who Lived at Cowes In the 80's, Great times great memories and to top it off Level 42's music around that time always takes me back then. Nice interview with Mark, really seems a down to earth guy, would like to meet one day :)

What a brilliant musician and a brilliant man

This is dope.

Tremendous bass player and musician.....!

Je t'aime mark king.. Myriam

David, thanks for posting. The Havering Funk Force used to go to Caister and Zero 6 was our home so great to hear Mark talk about them. I know you have watched my stories over the last few weeks so you`ll understand when I say that I wouldn`t sell the t-shirt Mark gave me for any money like he wouldn`t sell his first bass. When I`m dead, try my sons though as they`ll be a bit short without their old man paying for everything !

Bring that effin JD out for Gods sake, would be great to see that single LED out on tour again. Brilliant

Great loved Level 42 for ever

Great interview and insight to his life..He was my inspiration.

Love the fact this god of bass is just chatting in a pub and everyone else just having a meal and getting pissed. Guess if youre a local they all know you anyway :D

There’s a great book in this, 👍!

really enjoyed that.Thanks.

Splendid interview. Down to earth, informative. 👌🏿

Thankyou for this awesome

Ace of Bass!

Marks needs to write the Level 42 story!

🌟sun never went down

Really interesting interview from one of the stars of 80s pop/funk/jazz culture. Level 42 are one of my favourite bands, Mark King is famously one of the best bassists there has ever been, but the other band members are great musicians too. Phil Gould played tight funk rhythms with intricate cymbal and hi-hat patterns that you can clearly hear on the records. Boon Gould was an underrated guitarist and lyricist who seemed to always come up with the right guitar lick or phrasing that served the songs. Mike Lindup with his classical training had an ear for a tune and his melodic keyboard lines and vocal harmonies were integral to the band's sound. I think what Mark King says about pop music in the 1990s and beyond being one dimensional is true up to a point. I think a lot of chart music can be boring and monotonous, but the problem is the charts don't represent all of popular music. There is still some good music out there - it's just not in the charts or on mainstream channels. I feel that people these days focus too much on individual tracks and samples that you can hear from lots of different artists on streaming channels, but they no longer have the patience to listen to a single artist's body of work over several albums or gigs to get their full vision. Bands like Level 42 have a body of work which clearly shows they had many influences that seeped into their music . It gave them the musical education and broad canvas to go on and create a much richer sound of their own. In my opinion, they hit their peak with the album World Machine which is hands down their best album - fantastic tunes, brilliantly arranged and played by musicians who were at the top of their game. I would urge anyone who hasn't heard it to seek it out as a full body of work and not just for the handful of hit singles it produced. It's a pop/funk/jazz classic and still sounds fresh today.