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Mark King
Born: Oct 20, 1958 in Cowes, Isle of Wight
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Biography: The longtime frontman for the British funk-pop group Level 42, Mark King was born in Cowes, England, on October 20, 1958. A onetime drummer, upon co-founding Level 42 in 1980 he moved to the bass, honing a distinctive thumb-slapping technique which became an integral element of the group's sound. From ...Read full biography
One Man
One Man
Released: 1999
Label: Eagle Records
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Mark King's 1999 solo album One Man features ten tracks written the year after his group Level 42 disbanded. These songs reflect the emotional depth King gained as a result of leaving his band and maturing ...Read full review
Influences
Influences
Released: 1984
Label: Polygram
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More Mark King albums: Main Albums (2), DVD/Video (3)
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