History of Paramore

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Lead Vocalist: Hayley Williams
Bassist:  Jeremy Davis
Rhythm Guitarist: Taylor Benjamin York
Former Members: ( left Paramore last December 2010)
Lead Guitarist and Backing Vocalist:  Josh Neil Farro
Drummer: Zac Wayne Farro

Paramore
 
In 2000, 13- year- old Hayley Williams moved from her hometown Mississippi to Franklin, Tennessee and went to a private school.  At her young age, Hayley was already serious with her music. She was taking vocal lessons during her free time.  She met brothers Josh and Zac Farro . The two brothers were then playing in a different band while Hayley and Jeremy were part of a funk band called “The Factory”. They finally decided to form their own band. As to Hayley’s, she has proven her own right to be a vocalist of the band because of her songwriting skills and her undoubtedly great voice despite her age.

       The band name “Paramore” was taken from the maiden name of one of their former band member. They liked the sound of it. They learned that it is related to the word “paramour” which means “secret lover”. The band then, decided to use the name with the spelling “P-A-R-A-M-O-R-E”. 

        The band began playing their punk pop music in Nashville. The musical energy of the band members and Hayley’s charisma gained instant attention. Shortly, they received their break when John Janick, founder of Fuled By Ramen spotted them while they were in a gig in Florida.  Their debut album All We Know is Falling was released in  2005. It was followed by their album Riot! in 2007. Their latest album Brand New Eyes was released in 2009 which is still rocking the music industry to date.

3 comments:

  1. I forgot to mention about Hunter Lamb.. Hunter Lamb was the rhythm guitarist before. He left in 2007 when he got married. Taylor replaced him and became the new rhythm guitarist.He played in a band with the Farro brothers before the two met Hayley.

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