Paramore have parted ways with guitarist Josh Farro and drummer Zac Farro.
The news was mooted in a fake blog post a few days ago by someone not
connected with the band, however Paramore officially confirmed the
Farro brothers' departure themselves earlier tonight (Saturday, December
18) in an official statement.
The official statement from the band reads as follows:
"Over the past six years, our band has been through some of the most
intense and incredible experiences of our lives. None of these things
have been without trial. We've worked so hard to get to where we are and
the fact that you are all still here with us says something about you
that we will never be able to truly understand. You have stuck with us
through thick and thin and we are so grateful. A couple of months ago,
Josh and Zac let us know they would be leaving the band after our show
in Orlando last Sunday. None of us were really shocked. For the last
year it hasn't seemed as if they wanted to be around anymore. We want
Josh and Zac to do something that makes them happy and if that isn't
here with us, then we support them finding happiness elsewhere. But we
never for a second thought about leaving any of this behind. We really
hope that you can be encouraged by the fact that the three of us who are
still here are ready to take on another chapter of our journey
together. You have always been what keeps us going so why would we stop
now? We want to stick by you. Knowing that we have a unified passion and
a clear vision makes us feel stronger than ever.
"The 'blog' that was posted regarding everything that is going on
with our band was a fake. We aren't sure who did it or why... And we
aren't sure how they timed it this way. This is the first time that we
have spoken out about what's going on and we wouldn't have released an
official statement that important through a personal blog. So, we're
sorry for any confusion and just to remain clear, this is the first time
we have spoken out about this.
"We have some amazing things lined up for next year starting with our
tour in South America. We are still coming to you and we are excited
about who we are bringing with us! The tour is still on and we can't
wait to see you all.
"As we look back, and now as we look with excitement to the future,
in all of this what truly matters are the good times. The pictures of us
with our arms around each other, the long van rides, your faces while
you sing along as we play. Thank you for getting us right here to this
very moment. We look forward to our best times. And we hope you will go
there with us.
"Love, Hayley, Jeremy & Taylor"
