Friday, August 5, 2011
Paramore's 'Last Word': Watch The Entire Interview Now!
in an exclusive interview with MTV News, Paramore discuss their future after the departure of two members
FRANKLIN, Tennessee — On December 30, MTV News traveled to Paramore's hometown of Franklin, Tennessee, to conduct the band's first — and only — interview about the departure of founding members Josh and Zac Farro.
It was a far-reaching, in-depth chat, covering topics like faith, friendship and the very future of the band itself. The discussion was frank, open and even a little eye opening, and no topic — including frontwoman Hayley Williams' relationship with Josh Farro and the status of Paramore's deal with Atlantic Records — was off limits. And as proof of that, we're presenting the entire interview to you now, complete with a full transcript. Take a seat, because it's a doozy.
MTV: Well guys, thank you, obviously, for inviting us in today. This is a tremendous opportunity I think and a really cool thing to do, so I wanted to talk first of all ... I found out about this on Tuesday, and the message I got from the label, from the management was: "We want to do this before the end of the year." I think I can assume why, but I'd like to hear you guys sort of articulate: Why was it important for you to address this issue before the end of 2010?
We’re With the Band: Paramore
Since forming in 2004—when its members were still in high school—Tennessee-bred quintet Paramore has garnered a contract with pop-punk powerhouse Fueled by Ramen, a Grammy nomination, and a platinum record (2007’s Riot!). So we weren’t too surprised when their third release, Brand New Eyes, debuted at No. 2 last month. I visited lead vocalist Hayley Williams, recently recovered from an unfortunate bout of laryngitis, and bassist Jeremy Davis, backstage at their sold-out Hammerstein Ballroom gig last week to chat about the album’s success, their former funk band, and touring with No Doubt.
What were you trying to achieve withBrand New Eyes?
Hayley: The only thing we really knew was that we wanted to do a better job than we did on Riot! , which is the same goal we’ve always had—to do better each time.
What was on your mind when you were writing the album?
Hayley: I was really stressing about getting back into band mode and starting to rehearse and write. I realized how much I needed to say about my role in the band, about our roles in each other’s lives. It’s really a record about friendship and navigating life together and learning that you can’t all go about it the same way.
Paramore - Biography
Paramore is an American rock band that was formed in Franklin, Tennessee, United States in 2003. The band consists of Hayley Williams (lead vocals/keyboard), Josh Farro (lead guitar/backing vocals),Jeremy Davis (bass guitar), Taylor York (rhythm guitar), and Zac Farro (drums). The band have released three studio albums in total; All We Know Is Falling (2005), RIOT! (2007) and Brand New Eyes (2009).
In 2002, at the age of 13, vocalist Hayley Williams moved to Franklin, Tennessee, where she met brothers Josh and Zac Farro while attending private school. Prior to forming Paramore, Williams and bassist Jeremy Davis took part in a funk cover band called The Factory, while the Farro brothers had practiced together after school. Paramore was officially formed in 2003. The band’s first song written together was Conspiracy, which was later used on their debut album.
In 2002, at the age of 13, vocalist Hayley Williams moved to Franklin, Tennessee, where she met brothers Josh and Zac Farro while attending private school. Prior to forming Paramore, Williams and bassist Jeremy Davis took part in a funk cover band called The Factory, while the Farro brothers had practiced together after school. Paramore was officially formed in 2003. The band’s first song written together was Conspiracy, which was later used on their debut album.
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