Paramore

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Formed 2002.

Pop Rock band from Franklin, Tennessee, USA

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Paramore is an American rock band from Franklin, Tennessee, formed in 2004. The band currently 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 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 second-highest charting album to date, going platinum in Ireland and the UK, and gold in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Paramore's 2013 self-titled album debuted at #1 on the Billboard charts in the United States. It was also the #1 album in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Argentina and Mexico.

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  1. Paramore announce five-date UK tour

    Mon 13 May 2013 10:47

    The US band announce a five-date UK arena tour for September starting in September.

  2. Paramore record 'best ever album'

    Thu 4 Apr 2013 05:52

    The US rock band say they did "cool things" recording their new album, which they say...

  3. Paramore Hayley: No solo LP plans

    Wed 23 Jan 2013 06:10

    Paramore lead singer Hayley Williams says she didn't consider making a solo album in...

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