PARAdise: 09/04/12

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Paramore is an American rock band from Franklin, Tennessee, formed in 2004. The band consists of lead vocalist Hayley Williams, bassist Jeremy Davis, and guitarist Taylor York. The group released its debut album All We Know Is Falling in 2005, and its second album Riot! in 2007, which was certified Platinum in the US and The Republic of Ireland and Gold in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the UK. Brand New Eyes, Paramore's third album, was released in 2009 and is the band's highest charting album to date, going platinum in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and gold in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

Josh and Zac Farro's departure

On December 18, 2010 a message from Hayley, Jeremy, and Taylor was released through Paramore.net stating that Josh and Zac were leaving the ban. In the message they stated, "A couple of months ago, Josh and Zac let us know they would be leaving the band after our show in Orlando last Sunday. None of us were really shocked. For the last year it hasn't seemed as if they wanted to be around anymore. We want Josh and Zac to do something that makes them happy and if that isn't here with us, then we support them finding happiness elsewhere. But we never for a second thought about leaving any of this behind." The post also stated that the remaining members had no intention of disbanding. They also added "As we look back, and now as we look with excitement to the future, in all of this what truly matters are the good times. The pictures of us with our arms around each other, the long van rides, your faces while you sing along as we play. Thank you for getting us right here to this very moment. We look forward to our best times. And we hope you will go there with us.” The band also confirmed the scheduled South American tour is still going to happen.

Band members

Current members

Hayley Williams – lead vocals, keyboards, piano (since 2004)

Jeremy Davis – bass guitar (since 2004)

Taylor York – lead and rhythm guitars, glockenspiel, percussion (since 2007)

Josh Farro – lead guitar, backing vocals (2004–2010)

Zac Farro – drums, percussion (2004–2010)

Paramore has shown that they aren't just another rock band. Their talent and dedication has proven that they can handle almost anything thrown their way. We all have such a love and passion for this music, says Josh. We’re lucky to have made such a connection with our fans that were making a difference in their lives. Hayley concludes, we want everyone to hear this album. We want to take it as far as we can. RIOT! is everything we ever wanted to say on one album. If it all ended today, this is what wed want to be remembered for.

PARAdise

9.04.2012

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