Mark King

Mark King (born 20 October 1958) is the lead singer and bass player of the band Level 42. In the early 80s he revolutionized the slap and pop style for playing the bass guitar.

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Mark King (born 20 October 1958) is the lead singer and bass player of the band Level 42. In the early 80s he revolutionized the slap and pop style for playing the bass guitar.

The slap and pop style was first invented by Larry Graham. Later it was improved by Stanley Clarke and other artists from the black funk and jazz scene. Mark King developed an incredible playing speed with this technique. Furthermore, he introduced and developed new technical elements that enable him to produce a mix of percussive effects while still playing a bass line.