Level 42 - Hammersmith rehearsal clip - 1990

Level 42 rehearsing for their Hammersmith run in 1990, in a clip from the Thames regional 'what's on' show '01'.

[@manningbartlett522]

The Holdsworth story... I got this from the man himself, and after reviewing some of the comments below I thought I'd share. 1 - There is no truth to Holdsworth and King not getting along. 2 - Holdsworth filled in because he was good friends with guitarist Alan Murphy who died unexpectedly in 1989, and also because he was friends with Gary Husband after years of working together (they are still working together). 3 - Holdsworth had a thriving solo career at the time, so Mark King assumed he wouldn't be interested in the job long term. Meanwhile, Holdsworth quite enjoyed himself and actually would have been open to the idea. However both of them failed to communicate this to each other until several years later.

[@a.j.figliolini7771]

Thanks. It was great that they worked together but sad that it was not for longer. The King-Lindup-Husband-Holdsworth lineup was very strong!

[@mandymarshall9220]

How Mark King, plays bass guitar and sings is beyond me....fantasticly talented!

[@stuforty2]

Always loved level 42 would have been nice to see more of holdsworth with them ! All greats musos 😀

[@JBass42]

22 years to the day I was there... I feel old

[@larryjonson3550]

30 years now buddy!

[@aaronhowardjudd]

@@larryjonson3550 33 now!

[@regaltip8A]

What a great lineup this was. Holdsworth on gtr. An absolute master. If there is a better pop band around with that level of musicianship please tell me.

[@Eflatmajor7sharp11]

Go to 2:09 for Holdsworth love!

[@Nedwin]

At least the world best guitarist was there giving his precious solos. We finally know how Allan's approach on jazz funk music. RIP Allan, you'll be missed. ❤️❤️❤️

[@OGBrawlerina]

Mark King back in the day....😍😋 Yummy!

[@paulanderson7796]

My wife shares your opinion.

[@ThePatsyken]

Oh yes ❤

[@canvoodoo]

oh man i would have liked to have seen them with Alan Holsworth

[@tuftynuts]

It was a pretty fantastic show, I was at one of those dates. Jeez, 33 years ago and counting…

[@christianortega7001]

the best band

[@MrRuddles1]

Would love to have seen them live in the 80s.

[@amandaLe4V2eL]

Great stuff!!!!

[@digimaton]

0:42 didn't know Alan Holdsworth toured with these guys, Gary Husband is the connection I guess.

[@sparks74]

That's a top clip. Ta very much. Was that from the programme "01"?

[@wrh1984]

Mark @ 1:01 - BASTARDS

[@jshelo]

What is the song from 2:16 - 2:25?

[@AbstractMan23]

1:25 what's that song?

[@BluePiggy]

AbstractMan23 I believe it's The Chinese Way.

[@AbstractMan23]

Lee Brown so it is! well spotted. much faster than the original!

[@jshelo]

bump

[@394pjo]

You can see in the video Mark King was clearly copping all of Lemmy's bass licks. The Chinese Way is a total Ace of Spades rip off.