Paramore is an American pop rock band that formed in Franklin, Tennessee in 2002. After several lineup changes, Paramore now primarily consists of Hayley Williams (lead vocals), Josh Farro (lead guitar/backing vocals), Jeremy Davis (bass), and Zac Farro (drums).
Influenced by the likes of Jimmy Eat World and Sunny Day Real Estate, frontwoman Hayley Williams and lead guitarist Josh Farro are the group's primary songwriters. In 2005, the group released their debut album All We Know Is Falling, gaining a fanbase through touring and internet promotion of the singles "Pressure" and "Emergency." By 2007, the band gained mainstream notoriety with their second album Riot!. The first single, "Misery Business," has received wide radio airplay and allowed for MTV to feature the band in Artist of the Week segments during August 2007. With their early success, much attention is paid to the young age of the band members; their ages range from 17 to 22.
city
Franklin
state/country
TN, US
time
Dec 1988 - present
employer
Atlantic Records, Fuled By Ramen
position
Band
description
Paramore!
time
May 2002 - present
music
Pop punkPower PopPop rockEmo
artists
Jimmy Eat World, Chicago, Sunny Day Real Estate, Death Cab for Cutie and FailureHayley's personal influences: Robert Smith of The Cure, Etta James, U2, Jimmy Eat World, and No Doubt
Website
www.paramore.net
Band Members
Current membersHayley Williams – Lead Vocals Josh Farro – Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals Jeremy Davis – Bass Guitar Zac Farro – Drums Taylor York – Temporary guitarist for touring Former band membersJason Bynum – Rhythm Guitar John Hembree – Bass Guitar William 'Hunter' Lamb – Rhythm Guitar
Influences
Rites of Spring, No Doubt, Jimmy Eat World, Chicago, Sunny Day Real Estate, Death Cab for Cutie and Failure
Other Artists
U2, The Pretenders
