Interpol is an American rock band from Manhattan, New York. Formed in 1997, their original line-up consisted of Paul Banks, Daniel Kessler, Carlos Dengler, and Greg Drudy (drums). Drudy left the band in 2000 and was replaced by Sam Fogarino. Dengler left to pursue other projects in 2010, with Banks taking on the additional role of bassist instead of hiring a new one.
Interpol performing in 2015; from left to right: Daniel Kessler, Paul Banks, and Sam Fogarino
Interpol performing in Las Vegas, 2005
Interpol performing at the Super Bock Super Rock Festival in Lisbon, 2007
Interpol playing at Rams Head Live!, Baltimore, July 25, 2010
Paul Banks (American musician)
Paul Julian Banks is an English-born American musician, singer, songwriter, and DJ. Noted for his baritone singing voice, he is best known as the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and bassist of the American rock band Interpol. He released a solo album called Julian Plenti is... Skyscraper in 2009 under the name Julian Plenti, though his solo material is now recorded under his real name.
Banks performing in 2018
Banks using a black Les Paul Custom guitar in 2015