Josh and Zac leave Paramore

[Seth Munson]

Suprised I havent seen a thread about this already.

But the Farro brothers Josh (main guitarist) and Zac (drummer) have left Paramore.

Dunno if its going to be the same without them, because IMHO they are what make that band, not Hayley.

 

[ShredderForhire]

Damn i feel the same way. Damn shame

 

[Harry Hughes]

Not so much a fan of their first album, and don't really like their more pop punky kinda stuff, but when they put their foot down and write stuff more in the alternative rock realm (like Careful, Let the Flames Begin and a few others) I really enjoy it and Josh definitely plays a big role in that.
Him and Zac definitely have that brotherly rhythm section connection going on.

In a way, it would be cool to have less pressure on you because your frontwoman gets most of the attention, but on the other hand you'd be feeling like your contributions towards the band and talents are not really getting the recognition they deserve.
If it wasn't for some of those really interesting guitar melodies from Josh and the cool drum parts by Zac, I probably wouldn't have much interest in Paramore as great a vocalist as Hayley is.
Neither are super virtuosos, but always really tasteful and brought something cool to the band that I feel a lot of other bands in the genre don't.
That, and rising to stardom so quickly would definitely take it's toll on your mental being.
For a while Josh and Zac always seemed a bit less into the show than the rest of the guys for a while now.
Josh wasn't even on tour when I saw them live, because of the whole marriage thing going on (Taylor's brother filled in on guitar) and I suspect Josh wasn't that bothered by it, probably even relieved to be off the road for a while.

 

[Seth Munson]

If it wasn't for some of those really interesting guitar melodies from Josh and the cool drum parts by Zac, I probably wouldn't have much interest in Paramore as great a vocalist as Hayley is.

Yes, its Zac's drumming that really pulled me towards the band.
That and song structure.

Edit: A perfect example of what you're talking about is a band called Verse Emerge, they have an AMAZING frontgirl but she really doesnt make up for the lack of awesome instrument writing and is exactly why I dont listen to them. I just hope Paramore doesnt fall into this category as well.

 

[Harry Hughes]

I actually LOVE VersaEmerge to be honest haha.
I actually vastly prefer their self titled EP and the full length they released this year to anything Paramore's ever done and think what they do in general is a lot more interesting than what Paramore does but different strokes for different folks I guess, don't really want to turn it into a VersaEmerge vs Paramore thread (don't think there is even many people who know who VersaEmerge is on this forum anyway).

Anyway, if you're (and I guess anyone else) interested, I just found this :

http://rage.com.my/writeups/story.asp?file=/2010/10/27/features/20101026174446&sec=features

 

[Seth Munson]

Haha, yea definitely different strokes for different folks and I think thats awesome that you like VE.
but for me its nothing that I can say "whoa that was awesome!" like I can for somethings in Paramore

And that was a sweet read, thanks for the link

 

[Morgan C]

Damn. Zac was hands down the best live drummer I've seen (in terms of sound, not speed), and Josh had some pretty cool parts too.

 

[lolzgreg]

 

[JeffTD]

Fuck my life.

 

[jangoux]

+100000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

Josh was one of the best rock guitarists for creating those catchy guitar phrases, and that's like 70% of Paramore music. Hailey is a great singer, but you need that other great stuff to make the vocals work. Whatever.

Let's hope the band wont suck, and if it sucks we get more boobies Just kidding.

 

[DeclanWhite]

theyre pretty dead now. just sayin.

josh wrote all the music, and zac helped give it balls (along with good production of course )

the first time i heard misery business on the radio i was like HOLY FUCK I NEED TO KNOW WHO THIS BAND IS!

maybe it was those huge drums.. i dont know haha.

r.i.p. anyway.

 

[Ataraxia2320]

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[JeffTD]

Honestly, if Paramore can keep going and keep a fair bit of their original sound, it will still be cool.

Can't wait to hear what Josh and Zac are up to, though - has to be awesome!


Damn, also really can't wait to see who replaces them. They've got to have the cream of the crop jumping at a chance to join the band!

 

[DeclanWhite]

^ their rhythm guitarist is jumping into lead and the touring guitarist (??) is playing rhythm.. maybe.

it will probably be josh freese on drums hahahaha

 

[Seth Munson]

I'm going to say that Taylor's brother will hop in as rhythm

 

[DanLights]

wow this is horrible and unexpected news. Cunts. No doubt Josh and Zac were a huge part of the band, I think everyone in the band is/was important, but Josh wrote most of the awesome songs and Zac's playing is simply inhuman, his groove will be missed.

I'm kinda pessimistic on a new record, and really sad I never got to see them live

 

[Morgan C]

Cunts.

That's a bit harsh! Apparently Zac was like 14 when the first album was released, and Josh just got married.. I think it's pretty understandable that they'd want to take a break from world-fame and constant touring.

 

[Seth Munson]

I'm most happy that they are sticking together. Paramore (IMO) would sounds like shit with one and not the other. The brothers are going to start something awesome I hope, their writing chemistry calls for it.

But if one stayed and one left I think Paramore would be in more trouble than they are right now. At least now we can start to hear a newer direction for the band which I'm kinda excited for

 

[DeclanWhite]

yeah the rumour is that taylor will move to lead and their touring guitarist whoever that is (i didnt know they had one/had the need for one) will be rhythm.

im excited for what they do next for sure.

 

[DanLights]

That's a bit harsh! Apparently Zac was like 14 when the first album was released, and Josh just got married.. I think it's pretty understandable that they'd want to take a break from world-fame and constant touring.

You're right, why did I even say that? I was shocked when I read it. I have great respect for Taylor, Im sure he could manage to continue with the band, and now that I got over it (I sound like a 15 year old girl lol) I'm interested in hearing what both camps will come up with