Interpol is an American
rock band from
New York City. Formed in 1997, the band's original line-up consisted of
Paul Banks (vocals, rhythm guitar),
Daniel Kessler (lead guitar, vocals),
Carlos Dengler (bass guitar, keyboards) and
Greg Drudy (drums, percussion). Drudy left the band in 2000 and was replaced by
Sam Fogarino. In 2010, shortly after recording finished for the band's fourth album, Dengler left to pursue personal projects.