Sam Farrar

Sam Farrar
Farrar performing with Phantom Planet in October 2008
Born
Sam John Farrar

(1978-06-29) June 29, 1978
Occupations
  • Guitarist
  • record producer
Spouse
Stephanie Eitel
​
(m. 2007)​
Children2
Parents
Musical career
GenresPop
Instruments
  • Bass
  • keyboards
  • guitar
  • percussion
  • sampler
  • vocals
Years active1994–present
Labels
Member of
Formerly of
Websitesamfarrar.com

Sam John Farrar (born June 29, 1978) is an American musician who is the primary bass guitarist for the pop band Maroon 5, having joined the band in 2016. A frequent collaborator with the band since the 1990s, he joined as a touring member in 2012 and was promoted to bass guitarist in 2020. He has also been the bassist for the rock band Phantom Planet since their formation in 1994.