Name: Samuel Fogarino
Age: 35
Birthplace: Philadelphia, PA
Contribution: Drums
Note: joined in 2000 to replace Greg Drudy

     Sam is the elder statesman in the group.  He had a good deal of  musical experience under his belt prior to joining Interpol. He lived in Florida for a couple of years and was part of a band called the Holy Terrors, a punk rock band. Things didn’t turn out as he had hoped for them but things would work out for Sam later on when he moved to NYC and met Daniel. Sam went to Interpol’s second show (Greg was still a member) and was very impressed, which says a lot because in the past, the only band he fully believed in was the Holy Terrors. When Greg departed and Daniel sent Sam the Interpol self released EP, Sam knew immediately that this was something he wanted to be part of and it has been a blessed union of souls ever since. It is hard to imagine Interpol with out Sam.  Quite possibly the most humble and kind member in the band, he can also play the drums like a beast and it is really impressive that he can play in those dress shirts ;)