Carlos Dengler (born April 23, 1974), previously known as Carlos D., is an American musician best known as the bassist for the band Interpol.
Carlos Andres Dengler Zuluaga was born and raised in Queens. He is of Colombian and German descent. His father Frank Dengler (german). His mom Eugenia Zuluaga (colombian).
Guitarist Daniel Kessler approached Dengler in 1998 and asked him about joining his band while they were both attending New York Univers...
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Carlos Dengler (born April 23, 1974), previously known as Carlos D., is an American musician best known as the bassist for the band Interpol.
Carlos Andres Dengler Zuluaga was born and raised in Queens. He is of Colombian and German descent. His father Frank Dengler (german). His mom Eugenia Zuluaga (colombian).
Guitarist Daniel Kessler approached Dengler in 1998 and asked him about joining his band while they were both attending New York University. Dengler was studying philosophy and history at the time and wanted to pursue a career as an academic, but was coaxed into joining the band along with lead singer Paul Banks. Dengler attended St. Francis Prep in Fresh Meadows, NY.
Dengler's trademark style is marked with strident staccato bursts, a clean tone brought about by his Fender Jazz Bass, and octave jumps, almost in a disco-like fashion. The low E string is lowered to D as the band writes many songs in D and B minor. One of his influences is Joy Division/New Order bassist Peter...
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