Joshua Neil Farro is the lead guitarist and backing vocals for popular band Paramore (along with his younger brother Zac). Born September 1987 (in Voorhees, NJ later moving to Franklin TN where he met Hayley Williams).
At the age of 13 Josh picked up and started playing the guitar. He began a cover band with his drummer brother Zac. They covered anything from Incubus to Sum 41. Over the next few years they began writing their own songs and looking for a lead singer to front the band which they desired to form.
The band Paramore was officially formed in 2003 by members, Hayley Williams, Josh Farro, Zac Farro and Jeremy Davis.
Josh talking about himself: “I’m a pretty straight forward guy. I take life really seriously. I love my family and friends more than anything (which most everyone does but I love mine more). I love the feeling I get when I walk into a Starbucks. I can be a really akward sometimes. I love to laugh. I hate flying…haha. Sometimes I come across like I am mean but I don’t mean to at all, I just have a serious personality. That pretty much sums me up I guess.”
Paramore reached high success with their debut album All We Know Is Falling, followed by their sophomore album RIOT! where during recording Josh played both guitar parts. RIOT! which was released in June 2007 gained well-deserved recognition all over the world. Paramore are set to release their 3rd album in the summer of 2009 on Fueled By Ramen records. And are touring South America later this month.
Josh’s musical influences are: Jimmy Eat World, Sunny Day Real Estate, Death Cab for Cutie, John Mayer, James Taylor.
Josh recorded tracks outside of Paramore by himself and with Zac Farro and Hayley Williams. These songs were never released.




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