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Level 42

A British new wave band formed in 1979 on the Isle of Wight, England, performing — initially jazz-funk-fusion in the traditions of Stanley Clarke, later — pop-rock with elements of funk, jazz, and rhythm and blues. In 1980—1994, 30 Level 42 singles entered the UK Singles Chart: the highest result (#3, 1986) was held by “Lessons in Love.” Of the 14 albums of the group that entered the UK Album Charts, two — Running in the Family (1987) and Staring at the Sun (1988) — rose to 2nd place in the lists. Specialists highly valued the instrumental skill of the group’s members, primarily — Mark King, who developed a virtuoso and distinctive bass guitar playing technique.