In 2010, the Farro brothers left in a midst of controversy regarding Hayley’s role as major label management. Paramore released another successful album as a five-piece in 2009, Brand New Eyes, that includes their hit song “The Only Exception.” The record includes hits such as “That’s What You Get,” “Misery Business,” and “Crushcrushcrush.” At this point the band consisted of singer Hayley Williams, bassist Jeremy Davis, drummer Zac Farro and guitarist Josh Farro.Īfter the success of Riot!, a new member was incorporated into the group-guitarist Taylor York, who had been working with them in their live shows. Shortly after the debut record’s success, Davis re-joined the band, and their second album, the Platinum-certified Riot! from 2007, gave Paramore worldwide recognition. It reached number 8 on the UK Rock Chart, but regardless of the record’s success, it showed problems between band members as Jeremy Davis left the band shortly before its release. Their first album, All We Know Is Falling, was released in 2005 when frontwoman Hayley Williams was only 16 years old. The group eventually added another member, Hayley’s neighbor Jason Bynum, as rhythm guitarist.

Josh Farro and Zac Farro initially jammed with Jeremy Davis after school, but after deciding they needed a vocalist, they called Williams and the band was formed. They came up in the pop-punk scene but have since developed a more radio-friendly pop rock sound.Īs recognizable as the band’s singer ( Hayley Williams) is, the group actually started without her. Paramore, a name that derives from the word paramour meaning secret lover, is a Grammy Award winning pop-punk/pop-rock band that currently consists of lead vocalist Hayley Williams, guitarist Taylor York and drummer Zac Farro.

Around the year 2004, in the small town of Franklin, Tennessee, one of the most iconic and influential female-fronted rock bands formed.

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