Paramore Biography

Paramore is a wildly popular band that originated in the United States. The band consists of five members with a female lead vocalist by the name of Hayley Williams. The band has origins in Tennessee and the other members are Josh Farro on the bass, Zac Farro is the drummer, and the guitarist Taylor York. Paramore got together in 2004 and have been growing strong ever since.

Their first album was released in 2005 titled All We Know Is Falling. This album put Paramore on the map and this is where Paramores original following started. Their second album gained more attention than the first when it was released in 2007 under the name of Riot and this album went platinum.

Riot received worldwide recognition and many fans in other countries discovered this album and also discovered Paramore. Their highest charted album so far is Brand New Eyes released in 2009 to raving reviews. This album has been wildly popular and helped to make Paramore a well known name.

Hayley met the Farro brothers when she was 13 in private school and formed a lasting friendship with these brothers. She took vocal lessons during this time and enhanced her talent to be ready to become a real band with the Farro brothers.

Paramore is regarded as "emo" music, or even punk rock and this is something that strikes a cord with a whole new generation. Many people are fans of the raw lyrics and Hayley’s voice. The band has changed several members over the years, but they have stayed true to the roots of their music and this is what fans have relied on with Paramore.

Paramore has won many awards over the years and these are both local and international. They MTV music award is something that they have repeatedly won for a variety of reasons. The Teen Choice Awards is another award that Paramore has repeatedly won. The music of Paramore can be heard on the video games Sims 2, Rock Band, and even Guitar Hero.

Paramore is a band that you will hear much more about in the future and with such international acclaim, their popularity will continue to increase. It can be hard for any band to break out especially internationally and this is something that Paramore has continued to do. They will stay true to their sound and their roots and this is why many of their fans will continue to look forward to the next release of their album.

Current Band Menbers

Hayley Williams: Vocals, Born December 27, 1988

Jeremy Davis: Bass Guitar, Born February 8, 1985

Josh Farro: Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals, Born September 29, 1987

Taylor York: Rhythm Guitar, Born December 17, 1989

Zac Farro: Drums, Percussion, Born June 4, 1990

Former Band Members

Jason Bynum: Left 2006

John Hembree: 2005

Hunter Lamb: 2006 - 2007