Mark Raymond King, born on October 20, 1958, in Cowes, Isle of Wight, is a
renowned English musician, best known as the lead singer and bassist of the
jazz-funk band Level 42. Raised in a modest household, King developed a passion
for music early, starting as a drummer at nine and later picking up the guitar.
By the age of 15, he had met Phil Gould, with whom he would later form Level 42.
Despite beginning his career as a drummer, King transitioned to bass guitar
after moving to London at 19 and securing a job at a music store, Macari's.
In 1979, King co-founded Level 42 with ...