Samuel Fogarino was born in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 9, 1968 is the drummer of
New York City-based band Interpol. He began to play the drums at
the age of 13. He first met guitarist Daniel Kessler in 1997
when he was selling vinyl in Beacons Closet, a clothing store in
Brooklyn. With more than 10 years playing experience, he joined
Interpol in 2000 after original drummer Greg Drudy left the
band. Fogarino played his first show for Interpol on May 20,
2000 at the Mercury Lounge. He has played in bands The Holy
Terrors, The Wahoos, Napoleon Solo and The Ton-ups.
Fogarino is considered the elder
statesman of the group, and is generally considered the most
friendly and approachable member. He is also very proud of his
talents as a chef, with his specialty being pasta. He is
divorced.
