Jeremy Davis
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Jeremy Clayton Davis is an American
bassist
for the band Paramore
.
Jeremy Clayton Davis was born on February 8, 1984 in North Little Rock, Arkansas
. He has been playing bass for almost 14 years. He married Kathryn Camsey on September 30, 2011.
In 2002, at the age of 16, he was living in Franklin, Tennessee
, where he played in a funk cover band called The Factory where he met Hayley Williams
. Through Williams, Davis met the other members, brothers Josh Farro
and Zac Farro
. In 2005, John Janick, founder of record label Fueled by Ramen
, signed a contract with them.
Davis also stated that his favorite bands are Deftones
, Death Cab for Cutie
, Thrice
, Sigur Rós
, Paper Route
and Mew
.
On 30th of September he married British actress Kathryn Camsey.
in 2004 by the two brothers Josh Farro
(lead guitar
/backing vocals) and Zac Farro
(drums). Taylor York
was also a part of the band from the very beginning, but his parents wanted him to finish school first. Later, they asked Hayley Williams
(lead vocals/keyboards
) to join the band, and, through Hayley, Jeremy Davis (bass guitar
) joined as well. Prior to forming Paramore, the other members of what was soon to be Paramore had been "edgy about the whole female thing" of having Williams as singer, but as they were good friends she began writing with them and eventually became a member. The band was eventually signed to a deal on Fueled by Ramen
. However, before they began recording, Davis left the band for unknown reasons. The song All We Know
is about this. For this time, Davis was replaced by John Hembree. The band released their first album, All We Know Is Falling
, and one EP, The Summer Tic
, without him. However, he rejoined soon afterwards and was present on the band's second album, Riot!
. Davis also plays bass on the live albums The Final Riot!
and Live in the UK
. The band's third album, Brand New Eyes
, was released on September 29, 2009.
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bassist
Bassist
A bass player, or bassist is a musician who plays a bass instrument such as a double bass, bass guitar, keyboard bass or a low brass instrument such as a tuba or sousaphone. Different musical genres tend to be associated with one or more of these instruments...
for the band Paramore
Paramore
Paramore is an American rock band from Franklin, Tennessee, formed in 2004. The band consists of lead vocalist Hayley Williams, bassist Jeremy Davis, and guitarist Taylor York...
.
Jeremy Clayton Davis was born on February 8, 1984 in North Little Rock, Arkansas
North Little Rock, Arkansas
the city was 62.55% White, 33.98% Black or African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.59% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.18% from other races, and 1.26% from two or more races...
. He has been playing bass for almost 14 years. He married Kathryn Camsey on September 30, 2011.
In 2002, at the age of 16, he was living in Franklin, Tennessee
Franklin, Tennessee
Franklin is a city within and the county seat of Williamson County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 62,487 as of the 2010 census Franklin is located approximately south of downtown Nashville.-History:...
, where he played in a funk cover band called The Factory where he met Hayley Williams
Hayley Williams
Hayley Nichole Williams is an American singer, songwriter, and the lead vocalist of the band Paramore.- Life and career :...
. Through Williams, Davis met the other members, brothers Josh Farro
Josh Farro
Joshua Neil Farro is an American rock guitarist and songwriter, and the lead guitarist of the band Novel American. He is best known as the former lead guitarist and backing vocalist of the alternative rock band Paramore...
and Zac Farro
Zac Farro
Zachary Wayne Farro is an American musician and drummer of the bands Novel American and Half Noise. He is best known as the former drummer of the alternative rock band Paramore from its inception until 2010...
. In 2005, John Janick, founder of record label Fueled by Ramen
Fueled by Ramen
Fueled by Ramen is an American record label which operates as a subsidiary of Warner Music Group, and is distributed by Atlantic Records. The label, founded in Gainesville, Florida, is based in New York City...
, signed a contract with them.
Davis also stated that his favorite bands are Deftones
Deftones
Deftones are an American alternative metal band from Sacramento, California, founded in 1988. The band consists of Chino Moreno , Stephen Carpenter , Chi Cheng , Frank Delgado , and Abe Cunningham . Currently Sergio Vega is standing in on bass while Cheng recovers from a car accident...
, Death Cab for Cutie
Death Cab for Cutie
Death Cab for Cutie is an American alternative rock band formed in Bellingham, Washington in 1997. The band consists of Ben Gibbard , Chris Walla , Nick Harmer and Jason McGerr ....
, Thrice
Thrice
Thrice is an American rock band from Irvine, California, formed in 1998. The group was founded by guitarist/vocalist Dustin Kensrue and guitarist Teppei Teranishi while they were in high school....
, Sigur Rós
Sigur Rós
Sigur Rós is an Icelandic post-rock band with classicaland minimalist elements. The band is known for its ethereal sound, and frontman Jónsi Birgisson's falsetto vocals and use of bowed guitar. In January 2010, the band announced that they will be on hiatus. Since then, it has since been announced...
, Paper Route
Paper Route (band)
Paper Route is an American Indie rock band from Nashville, Tennessee formed in 2004. The band's self-titled debut EP was released on August 29, 2006.-History:...
and Mew
Mew (band)
Mew is a Danish alternative music band consisting of Jonas Bjerre, Bo Madsen, and Silas Utke Graae Jørgensen. Bassist Johan Wohlert was also a founding member of the band, but left in 2006...
.
On 30th of September he married British actress Kathryn Camsey.
Paramore
Paramore was created in Franklin, TennesseeFranklin, Tennessee
Franklin is a city within and the county seat of Williamson County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 62,487 as of the 2010 census Franklin is located approximately south of downtown Nashville.-History:...
in 2004 by the two brothers Josh Farro
Josh Farro
Joshua Neil Farro is an American rock guitarist and songwriter, and the lead guitarist of the band Novel American. He is best known as the former lead guitarist and backing vocalist of the alternative rock band Paramore...
(lead guitar
Lead guitar
Lead guitar is a guitar part which plays melody lines, instrumental fill passages, guitar solos, and occasionally, some riffs within a song structure...
/backing vocals) and Zac Farro
Zac Farro
Zachary Wayne Farro is an American musician and drummer of the bands Novel American and Half Noise. He is best known as the former drummer of the alternative rock band Paramore from its inception until 2010...
(drums). Taylor York
Taylor York
Taylor Benjamin York , 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...
was also a part of the band from the very beginning, but his parents wanted him to finish school first. Later, they asked Hayley Williams
Hayley Williams
Hayley Nichole Williams is an American singer, songwriter, and the lead vocalist of the band Paramore.- Life and career :...
(lead vocals/keyboards
Keyboard instrument
A keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
) to join the band, and, through Hayley, Jeremy Davis (bass guitar
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
) joined as well. Prior to forming Paramore, the other members of what was soon to be Paramore had been "edgy about the whole female thing" of having Williams as singer, but as they were good friends she began writing with them and eventually became a member. The band was eventually signed to a deal on Fueled by Ramen
Fueled by Ramen
Fueled by Ramen is an American record label which operates as a subsidiary of Warner Music Group, and is distributed by Atlantic Records. The label, founded in Gainesville, Florida, is based in New York City...
. However, before they began recording, Davis left the band for unknown reasons. The song All We Know
All We Know
"All We Know" is a song by American rock band Paramore. It was released on December 26, 2006 in the United Kingdom, and February 26, 2007 in the United States from their debut album, All We Know Is Falling...
is about this. For this time, Davis was replaced by John Hembree. The band released their first album, All We Know Is Falling
All We Know Is Falling
All We Know Is Falling is the debut studio album by American rock band Paramore, released on July 26, 2005. The album reached #8 on the UK Rock Chart...
, and one EP, The Summer Tic
The Summer Tic EP
The Summer Tic EP is an EP by American rock band Paramore that was sold during the 2006 Warped Tour and the tour supporting their previously released album All We Know Is Falling. The name of the EP comes from a line in the song "Stuck on You", which is a cover of a song by Failure.-Track...
, without him. However, he rejoined soon afterwards and was present on the band's second album, Riot!
Riot!
Riot! is the second studio album by American rock band Paramore, succeeding their debut album All We Know Is Falling, and was released in the United States on June 12, 2007 and in the United Kingdom on June 25, 2007...
. Davis also plays bass on the live albums The Final Riot!
The Final Riot!
The Final Riot! is the second official live album by American rock band Paramore and was released on November 25, 2008 with a bonus DVD containing the full live concert plus behind-the-scenes footage....
and Live in the UK
Live in the UK 2008
Live in the UK 2008 is a live album by American rock band Paramore. The album is limited edition, with only a small number released featuring 3 live performances in Manchester, Brixton and Birmingham. It is believed that only 1000 copies of this release were made. Originally, there was going to be...
. The band's third album, Brand New Eyes
Brand New Eyes
Brand New Eyes is the third album by North American rock band Paramore, released September 29, 2009 through Fueled by Ramen in the United States and Canada. It debuted at number two on Billboard 200....
, was released on September 29, 2009.