Mark King: podcast appearances and interviews

Mark Raymond King, born on 20 October 1958, is an English singer, songwriter, and musician. He is best known as the lead vocalist and bassist of the jazz-funk band Level 42. King is recognized for his distinctive slap style of playing the bass guitar, which has been influential in the pop music landscape of the 1980s. His musical contributions have been acknowledged through awards such as the BASCA Gold Badge Award in October 2015, which recognized his significant impact on British music. In 2017, he received the Outer Limits award at the Progressive Music Awards. In addition to his career in band performance and songwriting, King has been involved with Arts for Learning Maryland, contributing his expertise and experience to educational and artistic initiatives.