Sam Luke
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| Samuel Luke | |
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| Also known as | Hatchworth |
| Born | December 26, 1984 [1] San Diego[1] |
| Genres | Folk rock, rock, steampunk |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Associated acts | Steam Powered Giraffe |
Samuel Luke is an American musician. He is a bassist, vocalist, occasional guitarist, and former drummer of the musical group Steam Powered Giraffe.[1] He officially joined the group in 2012.
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Recording career
Early life
Sam Luke was born on December 26, 1984 in San Diego, as the brother of three sisters. He took a class in theatre in high school and decided to drop out of community college, becoming employed at a café in order to support his habit of music and art.[1]
Steam Powered Giraffe
Steam Powered Giraffe officially formed in 2008, composed of David Michael Bennett and his twin sister Isabella "Bunny" Bennett, as well as Jonathan Sprague and Erin Burke. In 2012, after Jon and Erin had left the group, Sam joined, as they needed a drummer. Sam's fictional alias was and is that of "Hatchworth", an Art Deco robot created by an inventor named Peter A. Walter in 1896, and made from a cast-iron stove.[1] Sam made his stage debut as Hatchworth on November 2, 2012, and served as a songwriter, vocalist, and bassist on the group's third studio album, MK III.[1]
Personal life
Sam often illustrates, sketching, inking, and/or painting various works of art, which he posts on his Tumblr page. He often plays guitar and drums and is skilled in Adobe Photoshop.[1]
Discography
Studio albums
- The 2¢ Show (2012)
- MK III (2013)
- Vice Quadrant (2015)
- Music From Steam World Heist (2015)
Live albums
- Live at the Walter Robotics Expo 2013 (2013)
