Taylor York

Taylor York
York performing as part of Paramore at Steel Blue Oval, 2010
Background information
Birth name	Taylor Benjamin York
Born	December 17, 1989 (age 25) Nashville, Tennessee
Genres	Alternative rock
Occupation(s)	Musician, guitarist, songwriter
Instruments	Guitar
Years active	2007–present
Associated acts	Paramore
Website	www.paramore.net

Taylor Benjamin York (born December 17, 1989) is an American rock guitarist and is currently a member of the alternative rock band Paramore. His brother is Justin York, a touring member of Relient K and Paramore.

Biography

York was born on December 17, 1989 and raised in Nashville, Tennessee. His father is Peter York, a music executive at Sparrow Records who is also a guitarist, and taught the instrument to both Taylor and his brother Justin.

York had been in a band with the Farro brothers (Josh Farro and Zac Farro) before the two met Hayley Williams, and took part in writing songs such as "Conspiracy" from their debut album, All We Know is Falling. York had played with Paramore as a touring member for two years (2007–2009) eventually becoming an official member in 2009.

Influences

York has stated that his favorite bands include mewithoutYou, Radiohead, Kent, Yann Tiersen, At the Drive-In, Björk, Kadawatha and Paper Route.^[1]

Paramore

Taylor had done backup vocals when he was younger for All We Know is Falling. He joined Paramore after the departure of Hunter Lamb in 2007, initially as their touring rhythm guitarist. In the liner notes for the group's second album, Riot!, Hayley Williams, Josh Farro, Zac Farro included him on their list of 'thank-you's.

After the release of Riot!, Paramore released a live album, The Final Riot. York was credited as a member of the band in the liner notes and was later officially acknowledged by Paramore as an official member. He has taken part in the writing and recording of their albums since.

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