Level 42

Level 42 is an English Brit Funk band who throughout the 1980s had a number of hits in the UK and around the world. The band gained fame for its tight musicianship, especially that of bassist/vocalist Mark King

Level 42 is an English Brit Funk band who throughout the 1980s had a number of hits in the UK and around the world. The band gained fame for its tight musicianship, especially that of bassist/vocalist Mark King.

Level 42 was formed in 1980 as a jazz-funk fusion band. Initially the band was signed to a small independent record label, Elite Records, after being seen jamming together. Shortly after they released the single "Love Meeting Love" on Elite, they came to the attention of Polydor Records and signed to them. One of the performers on that track, keyboardist Wally Badarou, would later become Level 42's longtime co-producer and what King calls the band's "fifth member," though his other commitments prevented him from touring.