This internationally popular British pop/funk quartet, fronted by Mark King and Mike Lindup, is best known for the hits "Lessons in Love", "Something About You", "The Sun Goes Down (Living It Up)", "Love Games", and "Hot Water". The genre-blending group started out on the Isle of Wight. Though their membership has fluctuated throughout the years, the original and perhaps best-known lineup of Level 42 consisted of Mark King aka "Thunderthumbs" (vocals & bass), Mike Lindup (vocals & keyboards), and brothers Boon Gould (guitar) and Phil Gould (drums).
Their first album, 'Level 42', came out in July 1981. Their first single, "Love Games", became a hit, reaching #38 on the U.K. single charts, and has since been a fan-favorite. While the band didn't quite break into the mainstream completely, this album and its follow-ups featured a spirited new wave sound that drew influence from jazz, funk, and rock.
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Level 42 members
Current members: Alan Murphy, Lyndon Connah, Sean Freeman, Mike Lindup, Mark King, Nathan King, Jakko Jakszyk
Former members: Gary Husband, Boon Gould, Phil Gould
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On the radio
Stations that played Level 42 in the last 30 days
- Hot Water
100% Retro Starradio
Belgium · Rock - Something About You
B4B Radio DISCO FUNK
France · R&B
- 1,124×
Exclusively Level 42
United Arab Emirates · Pop - 38×
Nostalgie New Wave
Belgium · Pop - 29×
Antena Rock
Peru · New Wave - 24×
Heart 80s
United Kingdom · Rock - 22×
Antenne Bayern 80er Disco Hits
Germany · Pop - 21×
Oxygen The 80s Hits
Hungary · Rock - 20×
Nostalgie 80's
Belgium · Rock - 20×
- 0 N - New Wave on Radio
Germany · Pop - 20×
Oldies Vibes
United Arab Emirates · Pop - 20×
Veronica Goud van oud
Netherlands · Pop Rock - 19×
Wonder 80's
Portugal · Rock
