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| Name = Paramore | Name = parawhore
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| Img_capt = Lead vocalist Hayley Williams (center), drummer Zac Farro (left) and bassist Jeremy Davis (right) perform at the ] in August 2007 | Img_capt = Lead vocalist Hayley Williams (center), drummer Zac Farro (left) and bassist Jeremy Davis (right) perform at the ] in August 2007
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| Years_active = 2004–present
| Label = ]
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| Current_members = Hayley Williams<br />Josh Farro<br/>Jeremy Davis<br />Zac Farro
| Past_members = Jason Bynum <br /> John Hembree <br /> Hunter Lamb <br/>
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'''Paramore''' ({{IPAEng|ˈpærəmɔər}}) is a Grammy-nominated American ] band that formed in ], ] in 2004 consisting of Hayley Williams (]/]), Josh Farro (]/]), Jeremy Davis (]), and Zac Farro (]). The group released their debut album '']'' in 2005, and their second album '']'' in 2007, which was certified ] in the US and gold in the UK and Ireland.

==History==
===2002-2005: Formation and ''All We Know Is Falling''===
In 2003, at the age of 14, vocalist Hayley Nichole Williams (born December 27, 1988) moved from her hometown ], ], ] to ], ], ] USA where she met brothers Josh and Zac Farro while she was attending a private school.<ref name="AP 08">{{citation| last= Bayer| first= Jonah| title= Born for This| magazine= ]| year= 2008| month= February| issue= 235}}</ref><ref name="AMG">{{cite web| title= Biography| publisher= All Music| url= http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:0pfrxq8sldae~T1 | accessdate= 2007-08-16}}</ref> Shortly after arriving, she began taking vocal lessons with ].<ref name="siren">{{cite interview| subject= ]| interviewer= David Walter| title= Youth Gone Wild| date= 2007-10-17| url= http://www.soundthesirens.com/articles/index.php?id=8,334,0,0,1,0| accessdate= 2007-10-14}}</ref> Prior to forming Paramore, however, Williams and bassist Jeremy Davis took part in a ] cover band called the Factory, while the Farro brothers had practiced together after school.<ref name="AP 08"/><ref name="funk">{{cite interview| subject= Hayley Williams| subject2= Josh Farro| interviewer= Joshua Martin| title= ASL's Exclusive Interview With Paramore| date= 2007-06-26| url= http://www.socialitelife.com/2007/06/26/asls_exclusive_interview_with_paramore.php| accessdate= 2007-10-12}}</ref> The other members of what was soon to be Paramore had been "edgy about the whole female thing" of having Williams as vocalist/tambourine/accordian, but, because they were really good friends, she started writing for them and it eventually worked out.<ref name="Euro"/> The band was officially formed by Josh Farro (]/]), Zac Farro (]), Jeremy Davis (]) and Hayley Williams (]) in 2004,<ref>{{cite web| title= History| publisher= paramore.net| url= http://www.paramore.net/about#band_history| accssdate= 2007-12-31}}</ref> with the later addition of Williams' neighbor<ref name="AP 08"/> Jason Bynum (]). They took the name Paramore, which is derived from the maiden name of the mother of one of the group's former bassists during the time in which they were "still playing in the garage"<ref>{{cite video| people= Paramore | title= Hello My Name is Paramore| medium= Website| publisher= paramore.net| url= http://www.paramore.net/video| accessdate= 2007-12-14}}</ref>; once the group learned the meaning of the homonym '']'' ("secret lover"), they decided to adopt the name, using the ''Paramore'' spelling.<ref name="Euro">{{cite interview |subject=Josh Farro |subject2=Hayley Williams |subject3= Jeremy Davis| interviewer=cathyreay |title= Interview With Paramore |date=2007-07-14| url=http://www.europunk.net/interviews.php?id=173 |accessdate=2007-08-17}}</ref> The band's first song written together was "Conspiracy", which was later used on their debut album.

Over the following years, Paramore performed at venues outside the greater Nashville area, including the concert festivals ] and ]. ], CEO and co-founder of the music label ], got a hold of Paramore's demos and went to a ] performance in ] to see the band perform live. After a smaller private performance at a warehouse, the band was signed to the label in April 2005.<ref name="Trades">{{cite interview| subject= Hayley Williams| subject2=Josh Farro| interviewer= Tony Pascarella |title= Interview: Hayley Williams and Josh Farro of Paramore| date= 2005-08-08| url= http://www.the-trades.com/article.php?id=3440 | accessdate= 2007-08-16}}</ref>

Paramore traveled back to Orlando to record their debut album '']'', but, shortly after arriving, Lamb opted to leave the band citing personal reasons. The remaining four members of Paramore continued with the album, writing "]" about his departure, and later deciding to base ''All We Know Is Falling'' around the concept. The album artwork also reflected Paramore's grief as Williams explains, "The couch with no one there and the shadow walking away; it's all about Jeremy leaving us and us feeling like there's an empty space."<ref name="Trades"/> Recording for ''All We Know is Falling'' had taken three weeks, and promotional material for the album had only featured the four of the remaining members. Before touring, the band added John Hembree (]) to their line up to replace Lamb.<ref>{{cite interview| subject= Hayley Williams| interviewer= Jason Schleweis| title= Paramore Interview| date= 2005-07-14| url= http://www.crushmediamagazine.com/paramoreinterview.html| accessdate= 2007-10-12}}</ref> During that summer, Paramore was featured on the Shira Girl Stage of the 2005 Warped Tour.<ref name="Trades"/> After being asked by the band, Davis returned to Paramore, after five months apart, as Hembree left.<ref>{{citation| title= Paramore Kerrang! Article| publisher= ]| date= 2006-11-05| url= http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=135695| accessdate= 2007-10-13}}</ref> ''All We Know Is Falling'' was released on July 24, 2005 and reached #30 on the Billboard's Heatseekers Chart. Paramore released "]" as its first single, with a video directed by ], but the song had failed to place on the charts. The video featured the band performing in a warehouse, eventually getting sprayed with water sprinklers as the storyline of a conflicted couple occurs. "Pressure" is also featured on the soundtrack to the ] video game '']'' for the ] and ]. In July, "]" was released as the second single, the video again reuniting the band with director Shane Drake and featuring Hunter Lamb, who replaced Bynum on guitar.<ref name="AMG"/> The video for "Emergency" showcased Paramore in another performance, this time fixing the members bloody and in worn costumes. The third single "All We Know", was released with limited airtime, and the video consisting of a collection of live performances and backstage footage.

In January 2006, they were a part of the Winter Go West Tour where they played alongside Seattle bands ] and ], and in February, Williams' vocals were featured on "Keep Dreaming Upside Down" by ].<ref name="Oct Fall">{{cite web| title= October Fall - A Season in Hell| publisher= AbsolutePunk.net| url= http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=118240 | accessdate= 2007-08-18}}</ref> In the spring 2006, Paramore was an opening act on headlining tours for both ] and soon afterwards, ]. They toured the United Kingdom from October 5 to October 15, 2006, where they ended in London at The ]. The band then covered ]' "]" for the '']'' soundtrack which was released on June 26, 2006.<ref name="Hero">{{cite press release| title= IT'S A BIRD, IT'S A PLANE™, IT'S SOUND OF SUPERMAN| publisher= Rhino| date= 2006-03-23| url= http://www.rhino.com/rzine/pressrelease.lasso?PRID=386 | accessdate= 2007-08-18}}</ref> During the summer of 2006, Paramore played a portion of Warped Tour, primarily on the ] and ] Stages, and their first night on the Main Stage was at a date in their hometown of Nashville. Paramore's first United States headlining tour began on August 2, 2006 to a sold-out audience<ref name="MTV">{{cite web| title= Paramore| publisher= mtv.com| url= http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/paramore/artist.jhtml#bio | accessdate= 2007-08-18}}</ref> with support from ], ], and ] with the final show in Nashville. That year they were voted "Best New Band", and Williams as #2 "Sexiest Female", by readers of the British magazine '']''.<ref name="FBR">{{cite news| last= Fletcher| first= Alex| title= Paramore| publisher= fueledbyramen.com| date= 2007-09-24| url= http://www.fueledbyramen.com/bands/index.php?id=44 | accessdate= 2007-08-18}}</ref>

In 2007, Paramore was named by British magazine '']'' as one of ten bands to watch out for in their "New Noise 2007" feature.<ref name="FBR"/> In January, the band played an acoustic set for the grand opening of a Warped Tour exhibit at the ],<ref name="R&R">{{cite news| title= Warped adds Agent Orange, video from Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame exhibit| publisher= punknews.org| date= 2007-02-09| url= http://www.punknews.org/article/22158 | accessdate= 2007-08-18}}</ref> and the dress Williams wore in the video for "Emergency" was also put onto display in the exhibit.<ref name="Dress">{{cite news| last= Moseley| first= Brittany| title= Warped Tour: Thirteen years of memorabilia to Cleveland| publisher= Stater Online| date= 2007-01-31| url= http://media.www.stateronline.com/media/storage/paper867/news/2007/02/01/Entertainment/Warped.Tour.Thirteen.Years.Of.Memorabilia.To.Cleveland-2689838.shtml | accessdate= 2007-08-18}}</ref> Paramore was featured in ''Kerrang!'' magazine once more, however, Williams believed the article was an untrue portrayal of the band, particularly because it focused on her as the main component. Afterwards, Williams addressed the issue in the band's ], with a post saying, "we could’ve done without a cover piece. sorry, if it offends anyone at Kerrang! but i don’t think there was one bit of truth in that article."<ref>{{cite news| title= Paramore Not Happy About Kerrang Article| publisher= drivenfaroff.com| date= 2007-05-31| url= http://www.drivenfaroff.com/2007/05/31/paramore-not-happy-about-kerrang-article/| accessdate= 2007-10-13}}</ref> In April, Williams' vocals were featured in "Then Came To Kill" by ].<ref name="Kill">{{cite web| title= God Makes Real Noise| publisher= PopMatters.com| url= http://www.popmatters.com/pm/music/reviews/44051/the-chariot-the-fiancee/ | accessdate= 2007-08-18}}</ref> They headlined a tour in early 2007 with ], ] and Love Arcade.

===2007-2008: ''Riot!'' and other projects===
Paramore began recording their second album '']'' in January 2007, ending production in March, without the guitar of Hunter Lamb (who left the band early in 2007 to get married);<ref name ="AMG"/> without Lamb, lead guitarist Farro was required to play both guitar parts on the album.<ref name="cellar">{{cite interview| subject= Josh Farro| interviewer= Stephanie Keller| title= Paramore: They’re Looking for a Riot!| date= 2007-05-01| url= http://www.thecellarmagazine.com/underground/?p=130| accessdate= 2007-10-13}}</ref> Lamb has since been replaced by guitarist Taylor York, who had been in a band with the Farro brothers before the two met Williams,<ref name="AP 08"/> as temporary member for the duration of touring. Rumor has it Taylor York is soon to be made a permanent member of the band, though he has yet to decide if he is going to follow in Lamb's footsteps and leave the band to tie the knot as well. <ref name="MTV">{{cite web| title= Paramore| publisher= mtv.com| url= http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/paramore/artist.jhtml#bio | accessdate= 2007-08-18}}</ref> After being courted by producers Neal Avron and ],<ref name="girl"/> Paramore opted to record ''Riot!'' with ] producer David Bendeth (], ]), releasing the album on June 12, 2007. ''Riot!'' entered the Billboard 200 at number 20, the UK charts at number 24, and sold 44,000 its first week in the United States.<ref name="MTV"/> The name ''Riot!'' had been chosen because it meant "a sudden outburst of uncontrolled emotion", and it was a word that "summed it all up".<ref name="girl"/> The first single from the album, released June 21, 2007, "]", is, according to Williams, "more honest than anything I've ever written, and the guys matched that emotion musically."<ref name="Misery">{{cite web| title= redemption. it's a long story.| publisher= livejournal.com| date= 2007-06-27| url= http://paramoreband.livejournal.com/31376.html| accessdate= 2007-10-12}}</ref>
] in Vancouver, July 2007.]] Summer of 2007 saw Paramore participating on their third Warped Tour and posting journals of their experiences on . In June they were declared by ] as "Ones to Watch".<ref>{{cite web| title= Paramore| publisher= rollingstone.com| url= http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/paramore| accessdate= 2007-10-13}}</ref> Paramore made their 1st Live Television debut on Fuse Networks daily show, ] The second single from ''Riot!'', "]", was released on July 30, 2007, and is currently only available online and on UK television. The video, much like "All We Know", features backstage footage and live performances. In August 2007, Paramore had been featured in television spots on ], performing acoustic versions of their songs or acting in short accompaniments to MTV program commercials. As "MTV Artists of the Week", the band filmed the faux camping themed spots in ], all written and directed by Evan Silver and Gina Fortunato.<ref name="Camp">{{cite web| title= Behind the Scenes: Paramore's TV Spots| publisher= mtv.com| url= http://www.mtv.com/photos/?fid=1567097 | accessdate= 2007-08-18}}</ref> MTV.com also has a collection of with the band to promote ''Riot'' as well. For weeks in August 2007, the "Misery Business" video was the number one streamed video at ].<ref>{{cite web| title= MTV Doesn’t Care About Black People, Either| publisher= mollygood.com| date= 2007-09-11| url= http://www.mollygood.com/mtv/mtv-doesnt-care-about-black-people-either-20070911/ | accessdate= 2007-08-13}}</ref> On October 8, Paramore played "Misery Business" live on '']'', a booking made possible due to the friendship struck between the band and ] during the 2007 Warped Tour.<ref name="Weinberg">{{cite web| title= i forgot to tell you guys. i'm such a jerk!| publisher= livejournal.com| date= 2007-09-27| url= http://paramoreband.livejournal.com/34649.html | accessdate= 2007-10-09}}</ref> In August, Paramore participated in the band ]'s music video for their cover of ]'s song "]".

On October 11, 2007, the music video for "]" debuted on the United States television as the next single from ''Riot!''. The video for "Crushcrushcrush" featured the band playing a performance in a barren desert, being spied upon, and later destroying their equipment. The single was officially released in the United States on November 19 and made available in the United Kingdom on November 12, 2007.<ref name="single">{{cite web| title= Paramore <Paramore>| publisher= bebo.com| date= 2007-10-12| url= http://www.bebo.com/BlogView.jsp?MemberId=2023359577&BlogId=4867002319| accessdate= 2007-10-14}}</ref> Williams recorded guest vocals for the tracks "The Church Channel" and "Plea" for the ] concept album '']'' released on October 23, 2007.<ref>{{cite news| title= Say Anything To Post New Song| publisher= absolutepunk.net| date= 2007-10-01| url= http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?p=7691331#post7691331| accessdate= 2007-10-15}}</ref> The group performed , acoustic style in ] on November 29, 2007 for FNX radio. On December 31, 2007, Paramore performed on the ] ] program which ran from 11:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Paramore was featured on the cover of February 2008 issue of ] magazine and voted "Best Band Of 2007" by the readers.<ref>{{cite web| title= Paramore| publisher= altpress.com| date= February 2008| url= http://altpress.com/apmag/235.htm| accessdate= 2008-01-04}}</ref> The band was nominated for "]" at the ]s presented on February 10, 2008 but lost to ].<ref>{{cite web| title= 50th Annual Grammy Awards Nominations List| publisher= grammy.com| url= http://www.grammy.com/GRAMMY_Awards/| accessdate= 2007-12-06}}</ref> Early 2008 saw Paramore touring the United Kingdom, supporting their album ''Riot!'', along with ], ] and ].<ref>{{cite news| title= Tours: Paramore / ] (UK)| publisher= punknews.org| date= 2007-10-22| url= http://www.punknews.org/article/26141| accessdate= 2007-11-01}}</ref> In early February 2008, the band began a tour in Europe,<ref>{{cite news| title= Paramore upcoming shows| publisher= http://www.paramore.net/shows| date= 2007-12-02| url= http://www.paramore.net/shows| accessdate= 2007-12-02}}</ref> however on February 21, 2008, the band announced that they had cancelled 6 shows due to personal issues. Williams wrote on the band's web site that "the break will give that band 'a chance to get away and work out our personal issues'". MTV.com reported that fans of Paramore were speculating about the future of the band and reported rumours of trouble had been began earlier in the month when Josh Farro expressed his anger against the media's focus on Williams.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1582073/20080221/paramore.jhtml|title=Paramore Cancel European Tour, Say They Need Time Off To Deal With 'A Lot Of Internal Issues'}}</ref> The band, however, returned to their hometown to record the music video for the fourth single "]", which was then released on March 24, 2008.

The band toured with ] in the United States in April and May 2008. The band headlined the ] festival in the United Kingdom on May 10 and May 11, 2008. Also the band performed on the In New Music We Trust Stage at ] in ], ] on May 10, 2008. Paramore had their debut Irish performance at the ] in ], Ireland on June 2, 2008. Also, Paramore performed at the 2008 ] from July 1- July 6, 2008.

On MTV's '']'', May 7, 2008, lead singer, Hayley Williams said that the band was working on a new album, and that it would hopefully be released by next summer. Hayley says she and the band have been practicing the new songs during the sound checks on tour.{{Fact|date=May 2008}} In an '']'' cover story, Zac Farro speculated on a forthcoming album, saying that it would sound like bands ], ], and ].<ref name="AP 08"/>

On May 19, Paramore announced on their website that they will be going on tour again, the tour being named "The Final RIOT!", starting July 25 and ending September 1. On this tour, the band performed part of ]'s "]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://intunemusiconline.com/2008/08/18/paramore-jacks-mannequin-phantom-planet-paper-route-asbury-park-816/|title=inTuneMusic: Paramore in Asbury Park}}</ref> On September 2 Paramore released a collaboration hoodie along with ] based on the album ''Riot!''. All proceeds will go to the Love146 Foundation.{{Fact|date=October 2008}}

===2008-present: ''Twilight Motion Picture Soundtrack'' and ''The Final Riot!''===
Paramore's new song "]" is the lead single for the novel-based '']'' film. Another song called "I Caught Myself"<ref>http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1596357/20081006/story.jhtml?rsspartner=rssYahooNewscrawler</ref> is also featured on the film's soundtrack. The band began shooting the video October 13 and singer Hayley Williams posted photos on the band's website of them on the set. "Decode" was released on October 1, 2008 on the Paramore Fan Club site as well as ]'s website.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/|title=Official Stephenie Meyer Website}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1596057/20081001/story.jhtml|title=Paramore's 'Twilight' Song 'Decode' Premieres On Stephenie Meyer's Web Site}}</ref> The video was premiered on November 3. ] hosted listening parties for the soundtrack on October 24, 2008, and was released on November 4, 2008. Border's released an exclusive version of the soundtrack that features an acoustic version of "Decode."

The band also will release a live album named '']'' and is set to be released on November 25, 2008. The album includes a bonus DVD with the full concert, an exclusive documentary and behind the scenes content.

==Musical style and influences==
The majority of Paramore's recordings come from collaborations between lead vocalist Hayley Williams and lead guitarist Josh Farro&nbsp;— Farro first writes the music, afterwards taking it to Williams for a melody and lyrics, and from that point the song worked out between the two.<ref name="Trades"/> Once the foundation is laid out, the remaining band members help to work on sound and arrangement. The duo's songwriting has had its critics, being called "contrastly cliched and weak at points",<ref>{{cite web| title= Riot! Review| publisher= musicmissions.com| date= 2007-06-16| url=http://www.musicemissions.com/artists/albums/index.php?album_id=6227| accessdate= 2007-10-12}}</ref> while others have said the songs are "ridiculously catchy" and "sing-a-long worthy".<ref name="Josh">{{cite web| title= Paramore Riot! Review| publisher= sputnikmusic.com| url= http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?albumid=18631| accessdate= 2007-10-12}}</ref>

Joshua Martin had written after an interview with Williams, "The band isn't just a short pop-punk girl with red hair and a spunky attitude. Their music is like them, it's aged differently. It's sped up, and slowed down. It's emo without being whiney, or bratty. Almost a very literal anti-]."<ref name="funk"/> '']'' magazine had commented that the band was "young sounding", while consistently being "honest".<ref name="NN">{{cite interview| subject= Josh Farro| subject2= Jeremy Davis| interviewer= Charlotte Otter| title= Interview: Paramore | url= http://www.new-noise.net/features/interview-paramore_1965.html| accessdate= 2007-10-13}}</ref> Paramore's first album ''All We Know is Falling'' had an arguably more "formulaic pop-punk" sound that was "delivered particularly well"<ref name="decoy">{{cite web| last= Davies| first= Alex| title= Paramore - Riot!| publisher= decoymusic.com| url= http://www.decoymusic.com/index.php?content=reviews&reviewid=23086&oldreview=0| accessdate= 2007-10-13}}</ref> and the combination of the two had created a "refined rock infused pop/punk album."<ref>{{cite web| last= Schleweis| first= Jason| title= Paramore| date= 2005-07-26| url= http://www.crushmediamagazine.com/Paramore-AllWeKnowIsFallingReview.html | accessdate= 2007-10-13}}</ref> The band's second release, ''Riot!'' was said to explore a 'diverse range of styles," however, not straying far from "their signature sound."<ref name="decoy"/>

''Alternative Press'' and various other reviewers have noted that the band's stage performances have helped boost them to larger fame. ''Alternative Press'' states that Williams "has more charisma than singers twice her age, and her band aren't far behind in their chops, either."<ref>{{Cite news| title= Bamboozle Recap: Day 1| publisher= altpress.com| date= 2007-05-06| url= http://altpress.com/news/747.htm| accessdate= 2007-10-13}}</ref> Singer-songwriter ] had praised William's voice in a blog in October 2007, calling her "The great orange hope"; "orange" in reference to her hair color.<ref>{{cite web| last= Mayer| first= John| title= Paramore| publisher= honeyee.com| date= 2007-10-27| url= http://blog.honeyee.com/john/archives/2007/10/27/index.html| accessdate= 2007-11-01}}</ref>. Due to the female fronted aspect of the band, Paramore has gained comparisons to ] and the afore mentioned Avril Lavigne, to which one reviewer said was "sorely unfounded."<ref>{{cite web| last= Pascarella| first= Tony| title= Music Review: Paramore, "All We Know Is Falling"| publisher= the-trades.com| date= 2007-07-20|url= http://www.the-trades.com/article.php?id=3377| accessdate= 2007-10-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| last= Drumm| first= Alex| title= Paramore| publisher= emotionalpunk.com| url= http://www.emotionalpunk.com/cdreview/293/| accessdate= 2007-10-13}}</ref> Reviewer Jonathan Bradley noted that "Paramore attacks its music with infectious enthusiasm," however, he also explained that "there isn’t a whole lot of difference between ''Riot!'' and the better songs from ] or Avril Lavigne."<ref>{{cite web| last= Bradley| first= Jonathan| title= Paramore - Riot! - Review| publisher= stylusmagazine.com| date=2007-08-13| url= http://www.stylusmagazine.com/reviews/paramore/riot.htm| accessdate= 2007-10-13}}</ref> A reviewer at ''NME'' had likened Paramore's sound to that of "] (stripped of all the ] bollocks)" and "]'s wildest dreams".<ref>{{cite web| title= Review| publisher= nme.com| url= http://www.nme.com/reviews/paramore/8695| accessdate= 2007-10-13}}</ref> Williams has gone on to comment about the female aspect of the band saying that Paramore is not "this girl-fronted band" and it makes "music for people to enjoy music, not so people can talk about my sexuality."<ref name="girl">{{cite interview| subject= Hayley Williams| subject2= Josh Farro| interviewer= Julia Conny| title= Paramore| date= 2007-05-25| url= http://www.absolutepunk.net/printthread.php?t=239981| accessdate= 2007-10-13}}</ref>

Paramore has expressed appreciation for ], ], ], ],<ref name="prog">{{cite news| title= Paramore in prog shock rock?| publisher= manchestereveningnews.co.uk| url= http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/entertainment/music/rock_and_pop/s/1015556_paramore_in_prog_rock_shock| accessdate= 2007-10-13}}</ref> ], ] and ]; Williams citing her personal influences as ] of ] and ].<ref>{{cite news| title= Questions and Answers with Paramore| publisher= paramore-fans.com| date= 2007-09-19| url= http://www.paramore-fans.com/article/2/questions-and-answers-with-paramore| accessdate= 2007-10-13}}</ref> Williams explained that bands such as ], "who are massive, and do whatever they want, write whatever they want and they stand for something", Jimmy Eat World, "who I don’t think ever disappoint their fans," and No Doubt, who "have done amazing things," act as a pattern for the path in which Paramore would like to take their career.<ref name="prog"/>

In an interview with the BBC, Josh Farro stated "Our faith is very important to us. It's obviously going to come out in our music because if someone believes something then their worldview is going to come out in anything they do. But we're not out here to preach to kids, we're out here because we love music."<ref>{{cite interview| subject= Paramore bbc interview| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7226757.stm}}</ref>

==Band members==
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! rowspan="2" width="20%" | Band Role
! colspan="7" align="center" | Year
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! align="center" width="14%" | ''2002–2004''
! align="center" width="14%" | ''2004–2005''
! align="center" width="14%" | ''2005''
! align="center" width="14%" | ''2005''
! align="center" width="14%" | ''2005–2007''
! align="center" width="14%" | ''2007 - Present''
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! Lead vocals, keyboards
| colspan="8" | Hayley Williams
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! Lead guitar, backing vocals
| colspan="8" | Josh Farro
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! Bass
| colspan="2" | Jeremy Davis
| colspan="1" | John Hembree
| colspan="5" | Jeremy Davis
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! Drums
| colspan="8" | Zac Farro
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| colspan="1" style="background-color:lightgrey;" | &nbsp;
| colspan="3" | Jason Bynum
| colspan="1" | Hunter Lamb
| colspan="1" | Taylor York ]
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{{note|1}} Taylor York is a touring member. He has co-written some songs for the band, such as "Oh Star", "Decode", "Conspiracy" and "That's What You Get."

'''Hayley Williams''' (full name: '''Hayley Nichole Williams'''):

A native of ], Hayley Williams born on December 27, 1988 (age 19) <ref></ref> is the band's lead singer.

'''Josh Farro''' (full name: '''Joshua Neil Farro'''):

The lead guitarist for Paramore and the older of the two Farro brothers. He is often seen playing a black ]. He was born in Voorhees, New Jersey on September 29, 1987 (age 21).

'''Zac Farro''' (full name: '''Zachary Wayne Farro'''):

Plays drums and was born June 4, 1990 (age 18) in Voorhees, New Jersey. He is the youngest member of the band.

'''Jeremy Davis''' (full name: '''Jeremy Clayton Davis'''):

Plays bass and was born February 8, 1985 (age 23) in North Little Rock, Arkansas.He is the oldest member of the band.

==Discography==
{{Main|Paramore discography}}
===Studio albums===
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! rowspan="1"| Year
! rowspan="1"| Album
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|'']''
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| 2007
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==Awards==
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|Themselves
|style="background: #ffdddd"|Nominated
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|"]"
|style="background: #ffdddd"|Nominated
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|International Artist
|Themselves
|style="background: #ddffdd"|Won
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|Rock Out
|Themselves
|style="background: #ffdddd"|2nd Place
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|Best New Artist — International
|Themselves
|style="background: #ffdddd"|Nominated
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|Los Premios MTV Latinoamérica
|Best Rock Artist — International
|Themselves
|style="background: #ffdddd"|Nominated
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|Los Premios MTV Latinoamérica
|Premio Fashionista 2008
|Hayley Williams
|style="background: #ffdddd"|Nominated
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|Woodie of the Year
|Themselves
|style="background: #ddffdd"|Won
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|T-Mobile Breakthrough Artist
|Themselves
|style="background: #ffdddd"|Nominated
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|Best Video of 2008
|"]"
|TBA
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|Breakout Group
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|style="background: #ffdddd"|Nominated
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|Teen Choice Awards
|Rock Track
|Crushcrushcrush
|style="background: #ddffdd"|Won
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|Teen Choice Awards
|Rock Group
|Themselves
|style="background: #ddffdd"|Won
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==References==
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==External links==
{{commons|Paramore}}
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*{{MySpace|id=paramore|name=Paramore}}
*{{Last.fm}}
*{{IMDb name|id=2671234|name=Paramore}}

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