Mark King, the slap bass King of Level 42 joins Suzi's Breakfast club

[@lnkd70]

Mark is a LEGEND.

[@DaleHubbard]

Two of the smartest people that I know in their respective fields. Fabulous.

[@fretlessfender]

I know this interview is already 3 years old, but I would like to make a statement in behalf of Mark. Mark is known for his slapping on the bass and that is alright. But... he is so much more! He is absolutely musical in his fingerstyle playing. He mentioned Jaco Pastorius but I think (and if you listen to him closely) he is right up there. It is absolutely fundamental to pay our respect to the talent mister King has! Not only as a slap bassist but as a total musician. It is understated and unfair... Mark King is King of bass...

[@JBass42]

Still waiting for part 2 Suzi ! Saw you were at a gig on the most recent tour, good weren't they !

[@worldmusic1401]

Great! Applause!

[@Dannob]

The HOT WATER cassette bit was INSANNNNNNNE!! love this kind of stuff!

[@michaelb.42112]

12:20 what about an app that lets you know if Mark King is doing his weekly shop ? Mark is always SO giving with his time to fans. I have a wall of autographs from Level 42 and Mark. One is a Standing in the Light LP signed by the REAL Fab Four in 1983 !

[@dslapster64]

Absolutely wonderfully done. I love the way she lets him do his thing, and doesn’t interrupt him. Love those Alembic bass, since I have 2 myself. I regret selling my Kingbass because of financial difficulties at the time, that I got from Rob myself when I went back home to the UK. You have to love this man, I would love to meet him one day, he’s just a few years older then myself.

[@marclucas1683]

THANK YOU ! FOR THIS VIDEO ! 🎸 LOVE LEVEL 42 ! FOR EVER ! MARK ! GREAT ! ARTISTE ! SUZY ! ❤

[@Dannob]

the tour of the studio was awesome! thanks MK

[@johnnyrockett1104]

Beautiful lady gorgeous bassist X 2 of my favourites

[@saralowe_arts]

This is fantastic, I am so pleased I stumbled across your channel what a treat, I've always wanted to meet Level42, and luckily I had the pleasure to stay in touch many years after with a few band members, the heart is full. What a great wonderful way to lift the spirit thank you and also to Mark! X

[@derekporter7658]

You had the god emperor of the bass guitar!!! You can't beat a bit of Level 42!

[@tazzman916]

Only just found this Suzi love bikes, and to top it love Level 42

[@colintowndrow7953]

Great host, great guest. What an entertaining hour that was.

[@jonplant5316]

Love this, what a legend!

[@KevinJones-rk3gq]

really enjoyed that

[@Generalbas1972]

First of all we need a part 2 of this. Second of all, i'm a bassplayer been playing semi professionel for 25 years, i don't just pick up my bass on a saturday morning pluck it in and play all perfect and sing. This man is a *GOD* *Hail the bass King*

[@Spartanm333]

And no reverb for the vocal because the egg boxes dampened it out :) - bless Mark, brave as well as brilliant.

[@Packard63]

Never thought you would almost become redundant in your own show, Mark was entertaining and a joy to listen to especially showing us around his mini studio......really looking forward to part 2 with great anticipation. Thanks Suzi and BIG thanks to Mark.

[@olosongs]

Mark you're such a great musician ..

[@nicolettadonini3027]

When part 2 ? U promised . . !! It's been a real gift to see Mark making us feel 'at home' with all his bass guitars, his stories and playing + singing . . Thank U so much Suzi, We R Sisters of Groove !!!

[@marksayers683]

Yes please to a part 2!!!!! Fascinating stories!!! I could listen to my music Idol Mark King all night!!! Had the privilege to meet him many many times. Top man!!!!

[@Paolo-Piliego]

Suzi Perry ❤️😍

[@saralowe_arts]

Love how he says 'I treated myself to....'😀

[@justMe-rd4sw]

I was at that very same gig suze, ace times, me and my mucka, up on the train from Wolvo , I even persuaded my parents to book a holiday in sandown 85 & 86, and I've done the mark iow tour more recently,dragged my kids around it & got my dear wife to take a photo of me standing outside Phil & Boons old house✊❤, love Level 42

[@glasses42]

Love it! I'm a huge fan of Level 42 and go to see them whenever they are on tour, I bought a VIP ticket and got to meet them all last time! Mark was as pleasant and friendly as he is here. Thank you for sharing :)

[@kennyrobb7456]

Just discovered this great interview Love L42 seen them lots of times live ,Just seen them again in Newcastle and they were brilliant Did Part2 happen😀?

[@manoffunk]

Great stuff. I've been a fan of Mark since they started. Great to hear him tell these stories first hand

[@scottthomasHLE]

Heard so may interviews with Mark King, thought I wouldn't hear anything new, but this was so much fun. Hope Mark recorded the whole thing from his end with a good mic and puts the live playing bit out. That has to be Suzi's easiest IV of the series, Mark talks like he plays...

[@jedburlingham3593]

Fantastic Interview! I agree with others below, this was a totally different and very interesting look at Mark King. Typically, he's been at Talk Shows or those stale Photo Journalist interviews. I have seen his studio before, but Suzi's history with the Level 42 Band really brings Mark out to talk of things he and his bandmates have done, and the people he's met that I have never heard before. Nothing like killing it on Bass on the Show. I'll have to look for videos of his daughter as he is so proud of her.

[@jameslundy8951]

Mark is typical of many of the musicians I have played with over the years: they all love what they are doing and are great people to know!

[@paulgill7271]

Excellent stuff. Great guy and super talented. Thanks for setting this up Suzi

[@petermacleod9030]

Superb interview. Like Suzi, I'm huge L42 fan and saw them live back in the day ('85 Glasgow Barrowlands was my first one). Great to see the obvious joy on Suzi's face during Hot Water...you can tell she's a true fan!

[@SuziPerry100]

Peter MacLeod that’s me 🥰

[@petermacleod9030]

@@SuziPerry100 Hot Water was also a favourite of mine...had the 12 inch taped from the Radio One Robbie Vincent show. But I bought the vinyl in the end so it's all good legally ;-) Hope you get Mark back again for more x

[@THEBEATPOETS1]

Great Suzy, Ievel are my fav band like you. Mark is always entertaining and a great guy.

[@SteveShovlar]

Got my tickets for Level42 in Bournemouth in November, fingers crossed it all goes ahead. Fantastic live.

[@FaceBassFieldy]

Suzi! Brilliant! Really enjoyed your interview with Mark. Very real & down to earth, just like the man himself. Bless you both & thank you. Look forward to part two! X

[@SuziPerry100]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@davidupton3186]

Great video Suzi! How the hell Mark plays the verses of 'To be with you again' and sings at the same time just baffles me.

[@helenatyukodi5227]

Mark is also a very nice and funny guy, similar to my friend, is age 66 always turns to 24 listening to Lever 42! 😊

[@Cass2112]

Superb drummer as well as a superb bass player

[@mickallen2523]

What a great show! He's a great bloke and a fantastic musician. Thanks Suzi :D

[@mikebuick2332]

OMG, I’ve just been in stitches watching this! One of the best interviews (if that’s what you can call it) I’ve ever seen. I’m still chuckling away to myself now. Thank you to the kid of you for such a down to earth, upbeat hour.

[@SuziPerry100]

Mike Buick he is fab isn’t he!

[@mikebuick2332]

Suzi Perry Yes he is. I live in Pompey and I’ve always hoped that one day I’d bump in to him on the IOW - I’m still sat here grinning from ear to ear from your video. My reply should’ve have said “thank you to the pair of you” stupid iPhone! 😄

[@NewJunction]

@@mikebuick2332 Best day ever eh 🤣😘

[@mikebuick2332]

New Junction Yes Richard, it was well worth watching, and Suzi’s reply topped it off 👍

[@JulianHallLevel42]

Great job Suzi and Mark. Loved seeing BOON's guitar (15:56) and having met Mark about 30-35 times I'm looking forward to my invite (I wish!!!) to see the Summer House Studio on April 3rd next year when I celebrate 40 years since my first LEVEL 42 gig.

[@OGBrawlerina]

I thought the Summer House studio was in his Westwood house (the one that was in Fait Accompli), which he sold in 1997.

[@66Trips]

Wow, that's made my weekend. Can't wait for part two, and when you visit him in the Isle of Wight.

[@Funkstar124]

part 2 deffo!

[@wertawonka]

Oh man how the hell did i not realise who this was yesterday! Top Dude!

[@nad1889]

Merci pour ces belles anecdotes :)

[@winman42]

Again, that interview was amazing and you two were having so much fun. I certainly hope you both are able to do part 2. and 3, etc etc

[@SuziPerry100]

I hope so too!

[@keithwatkins7469]

Hi Suzi, did this ever take place?

[@mathewjarvis874]

Just seeing the excitement on your faze Suzi has made my day. Love Level42 and will see them live one day.

[@72Deckard]

What a fabulous interview!! Looking forward to more!!!!

[@amandaLe4V2eL]

Love this interview with my favourite bass player. Thank you! ❤

[@SuziPerry100]

Our pleasure!

[@iangillespie4113]

Great laugh, especially Mark’s story of Jagger & Bowie sitting together in 1 armchair. 😂😂👍

[@johndoyle1810]

Thank jeysus for a second hand shop in Dublin were i found a cassette tape of the early tapes absolutely brilliant

[@carltaylor74]

Need pt2 and the documentary.

[@morioro]

Mark has always been undervalued by the bass community especially the American players, his playing has been responsible for so many people taking up the bass because he brought jazz and fusion quality playing into pop music something none of the American bass stars managed to do as their virtuoso playing was confined to jazz and fusion recordings, with at best the odd session playing on a big hit. (Although there are not that many really big hits with really complex bass lines.). Probably the most successful in pop of that generation would have been Bernard Edwards although it was his groove and feel that set him apart.

[@patrickhowell5578]

Is there a part 2?

[@martynflynn8368]

I once worked as temp sales at Virgin Megastore in Bimingham and one of the guys who worked there, his dad made some guitars for Mark. Well, thats my six degrees anyway.

[@GundogJake]

Mark is such a great guest, always good fun and a real nice guy! Met him years ago when Level 42 came to Brighton to play in Sherry’s (1980/81 the Love Meeting Love era) got some real good advice about bass playing which has stayed with me forever 😊 Last time I saw him was at Hurtwood 2014. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2nRnZZqh6ioiJo

[@seswas1]

As mad as a box of frogs..🐸🐸

[@travellertone-w8v]

6:51 popping someone’s cherry. Naughty but nice

[@MontyDodge]

I wish people would use their phone sideways, it fits into KZbin perfect!

[@SuziPerry100]

Monty Dodge it is from an Instagram feed which requires a portrait format. I wish all platforms were landscape too, but the content was too good not to share....

[@GVIC-tm2nc]

More old stories from the beginnings. How were the songs recorded in the beginning, what went well and what was put aside. Can we listen to more demos etc. Suzi, get everything out of Mark (part 2), you can do it 😂

[@austinreid5032]

Saw him in Bath 2 weeks ago and im sure he played right handed .im confused