Biography of Taylor York

Taylor Benjamin York (born December 17, 1989) is an American rock guitarist and is currently a member of the Alternative Rock band Paramore. He also plays the keyboard and glockenspiel occasionally during their live set. His brother is Justin York, a touring member of Relient K.

Biography

Taylor York was born on December 17, 1989 in Nashville, Tennessee. He was the rhythm guitarist in the band Paramore, however, after the departure of Zac and Josh Farro he is now the lead guitarist. His brother is Justin York who is a member of Cecil Adora. Taylor's father is Peter York (a music executive at Sparrow Records) who also is a skilled guitarist, taught both Justin and Taylor the instrument. York had been in a band with the Farro brothers (Josh Farro and Zac Farro) before the two met Hayley Williams, and originally 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) but was never an actual member, until it was announced on June 15, 2009 through the band's Livejournal that he was now an official member of the band.

Influences

York also stated that his favorite bands include mewithoutYou, Radiohead, Jimmy Eat World, Yann Tiersen, At the Drive-In, Bjork, Kadawatha, Paper Route, and You Me at Six.

Paramore

Taylor began playing rhythm guitar live for Paramore after the departure of Hunter Lamb. In the liner notes for the group's second album, Riot!, Hayley Williams, Josh Farro, Zac Farro, and Jeremy Davis all included him on their list of 'thank-you's.
After the release of Riot!, Paramore released a live album, The Final Riot!. While Taylor plays on this record, he is credited as a member of the band.
In June 2009, Taylor was officially acknowledged by Paramore as a rhythm/lead guitarist and took part in writing on their album Brand New Eyes.
His brother, Justin York, temporarily filled in for Josh Farro as lead guitar during Paramore's Pacific Tour and will be for Paramore's South American Tour.

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Taylor Benjamin York

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Taylor York
Background information
Birth name	Taylor Benjamin York
Born	December 17, 1989 (1989-12-17) (age 21) Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Genres	Alternative rock, pop punk
Occupations	Musician, Guitarist, Songwriter
Instruments	Guitar, Keyboards, Glockenspiel, Percussion, Drums, Clarinet
Years active	2001–present
Associated acts	Paramore
Website	Paramore.net
Notable instruments
Fender Jazzmaster Fender Thinline Telecaster Gibson Les Paul Fender Starcaster