50 Fun Facts About Paramore

In which Tennessee town was Paramore formed in 2004?

Williams met Josh and Zac Farro there at a weekly program for home-schooled students.

Which Atlantic subsidiary label released Paramore's music?

Atlantic's marketing team felt a major-label tag would hurt the band's image, so only Williams signed to Atlantic directly.

Hayley Williams moved to Tennessee at 13 from which hometown?

Her childhood neighbor there was future NBA player Rodney Hood.

What was the title of Paramore's 2005 debut album?

It only reached No. 30 on the Heatseekers chart at first but was later certified Gold.

According to Williams, the band name came from the maiden name of whose mother?

Once they learned the homophone paramour meant 'secret lover', they kept it with the Paramore spelling.

The homophone 'paramour', which the band embraced, means what?

They adopted the meaning but stuck with the Paramore spelling.

Who produced Riot!, Paramore's second album?

He had previously worked with Hawthorne Heights and Killswitch Engage, and the album was recorded in New Jersey.

In which year was Riot! released?

The title was chosen because it meant 'a sudden outburst of uncontrolled emotion'.

What was the first song Paramore wrote together?

It ended up on their debut album.

When the bassist first showed up, he was stunned the drummer was how old?

He admitted he had 'very, very, very, little faith' in the band because of their age, until the first practice.

What was the first single from Paramore's debut album?

The video, directed by Shane Drake, ended with the band getting sprayed by water sprinklers in a warehouse.

The empty couch on the debut album cover reflected which member's departure?

He returned after five months apart, replacing John Hembree, who had been added for touring.

Which director made Paramore's first three music videos?

Alternative Press named the Riot! lead single's video its Video of the Year in 2007.

At which Grammy ceremony was Paramore nominated for Best New Artist?

It was the 50th Annual Grammy Awards; the band also graced the cover of Alternative Press that February.

Brand New Eyes debuted at which position on the Billboard 200?

It sold 175,000 copies in its first week, the band's best until the self-titled album hit No. 1.

Which producer worked with Paramore on Brand New Eyes?

He visited the band during their first producer-free pre-production and reassured them they were on track.

What was the lead single from Brand New Eyes?

Its video aired across all MTV platforms on August 13, 2009.

Which Brand New Eyes single went platinum in Ireland and the UK?

It earned a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.

In which year did Josh and Zac Farro announce they were leaving Paramore?

Josh's blog post called the band 'a manufactured product of a major-label'.

Paramore's 2011 song 'Monster' appeared on which film's soundtrack?

It was the first song the band released without the Farro brothers.

Which song premiered the day Paramore announced the 2011 Singles Club?

The other two Singles Club tracks followed in November and December, sold only through the band's website.

After leaving Paramore, Josh Farro formed which band?

Zac Farro later joined his brother in the group before returning to Paramore.

Who produced Paramore's self-titled 2013 album?

He returned to co-produce After Laughter with Taylor York.

Which Nine Inch Nails alumnus played session drums on the self-titled album?

He was also the drummer for Angels & Airwaves at the time.

What was the first single released from the self-titled album?

It was later included in the game Rocksmith 2014.

Which single, peaking at No. 10, is Paramore's only Hot 100 top-ten hit?

It grew from a keyboard loop by Taylor York and added marimba and a six-member gospel choir.

Williams' first Grammy made her the first woman to win Best Rock Song since which artist?

The 2015 award went to Williams and Taylor York as songwriters.

The live album The Final Riot! included a DVD of a concert recorded in which city?

Released in November 2008, it was certified gold in the US within five months.

In which year did the bassist make his third and final exit from Paramore?

A legal dispute over ownership of songs on the self-titled record was settled in May 2017.

Which former member rejoined as Paramore's official drummer in February 2017?

He had first appeared only as a session drummer before the band confirmed his return as a full member.

What was the lead single from After Laughter?

It was recorded in Nashville and compared to 1980s new wave.

In which year was After Laughter released?

It debuted at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 and marked a full break from the band's pop-punk sound.

Why did Paramore retire their breakthrough hit from setlists in 2018?

The decision was reversed in 2022.

Which 2022 Las Vegas festival did Paramore headline with My Chemical Romance?

It was one of the band's first live shows since September 2018.

This Is Why won which Grammy Award in 2024?

Paramore became the first female-fronted rock band to win that category.

The title track of This Is Why won which Grammy category?

It had also been nominated for Best Alternative at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards.

What was the name of the 2023 remix album drawn from This Is Why?

It includes reworked and rewritten versions plus an unreleased B-side demo.

Which Talking Heads song did Paramore cover for the Stop Making Sense tribute?

A24 released the tribute, and Paramore's track led the album.

Paramore opened for which artist's Eras Tour, including the entire 2024 European leg?

They opened the very first show in Glendale, Arizona, in March 2023.

Paramore were named ambassadors for which event in 2024?

The same announcement confirmed they would continue as an independent band after their Atlantic contract ended.

'Decode' was the lead single for which film's soundtrack?

'I Caught Myself' also appeared on the soundtrack, and 'Decode' earned a Grammy nomination.

Paramore's first video game appearance came in which 2005 title?

The song 'Pressure' appeared in the console versions.

Hayley Williams is an unlockable character in which rhythm game?

She took part in motion-capture sessions for the game.

What is the name of Hayley Williams' hair dye company?

Its colors include an orange called Riot and a black called None More Black.

B.o.B's 'Airplanes', featuring Williams, peaked at what position on the Hot 100?

A sequel with an Eminem verse earned a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals.

What was the title of Hayley Williams' 2020 debut solo album?

It was preceded by two EPs, and its tour was cancelled because of the pandemic.

Williams married which New Found Glory guitarist in 2016?

The relationship, which began as an affair, inspired her 2020 song 'Dead Horse'.

'Misery Business' was certified how many times platinum in the US in 2022?

It was the first of the band's songs to pass six million units.

Which singer-songwriter called Williams 'the great orange hope' in 2007?

The 'orange' referred to her hair color.

Williams featured on which track from Zedd's debut album Clarity?

She also sang on Weezer's version of 'Rainbow Connection' for Muppets: The Green Album.