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===Departure and blog controversy===
===Departure and blog controversy===
On December 21, 2010, a blog appeared online claiming to be an official exit statement from the Farro brothers. The blog entry refuted statements made by Paramore's official website regarding the brothers' departure and was heavily critical of [[Hayley Williams | Hayley Williams']] family, [[Atlantic Records]] and [[Fueled by Ramen]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Josh_Farro |url=http://joshnfarro.blogspot.com/2010/12/josh-and-zacs-exit-statement.html |title=Tetelestai: Josh and Zac's Exit Statement |publisher=Joshnfarro.blogspot.com |date=2010-12-21 |accessdate=2011-08-14}}</ref>
On December 21, 2010, a blog appeared online claiming to be an official exit statement from the Farro brothers. The blog entry refuted statements made by Paramore's official website regarding the brothers' departure and was heavily critical of [[Hayley Williams | Hayley Williams]], her family, [[Atlantic Records]] and [[Fueled by Ramen]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Josh_Farro |url=http://joshnfarro.blogspot.com/2010/12/josh-and-zacs-exit-statement.html |title=Tetelestai: Josh and Zac's Exit Statement |publisher=Joshnfarro.blogspot.com |date=2010-12-21 |accessdate=2011-08-14}}</ref>


Farro appeared in a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Muz7UPPHer8 video] on [[YouTube]] claiming that the blog was genuine. The video was quickly removed for reported violations but<ref>{{cite web|author=Josh_Farro |url=http://joshnfarro.blogspot.com/2010/12/truth.html |title=Tetelestai: The Truth |publisher=Joshnfarro.blogspot.com |date=2010-12-22 |accessdate=2011-08-14}}</ref> Farro re-uploaded the video a few days later.<ref>{{cite web|author=Josh_Farro |url=http://joshnfarro.blogspot.com/2010/12/blog-post.html |title=Tetelestai |publisher=Joshnfarro.blogspot.com |date=2010-12-23 |accessdate=2011-08-14}}</ref>
Farro appeared in a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Muz7UPPHer8 video] on [[YouTube]] claiming that the blog was genuine. The video was quickly removed for reported violations but<ref>{{cite web|author=Josh_Farro |url=http://joshnfarro.blogspot.com/2010/12/truth.html |title=Tetelestai: The Truth |publisher=Joshnfarro.blogspot.com |date=2010-12-22 |accessdate=2011-08-14}}</ref> Farro re-uploaded the video a few days later.<ref>{{cite web|author=Josh_Farro |url=http://joshnfarro.blogspot.com/2010/12/blog-post.html |title=Tetelestai |publisher=Joshnfarro.blogspot.com |date=2010-12-23 |accessdate=2011-08-14}}</ref>

==Novel American (2011–2014)==
{{Main|Novel American}}
On February 2, 2011, Farro announced and established a Twitter account for his new band, Novel American.<ref>https://www.twitter.com/#!/Joshfarro87</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=2/2/11 |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1657091/exclusive-josh-farro-returns-with-postparamore-band-novel-american.jhtml |title=Exclusive: Josh Farro Returns With Post-Paramore Band Novel American - Music, Celebrity, Artist News |publisher=MTV |date=2011-02-02 |accessdate=2011-08-14}}</ref> The band includes his high school friends Van Beasley, Tyler Ward and Ryan Clark, each formerly of the band Cecil Adora. Unlike in Paramore, Farro is relegating himself to guitar in the new project, saying "I never wanted to sing. My voice — and this is not false humility — is just not that good."

On February 22, 2011, the band announced Farro's brother [[Zac Farro|Zac]] would replace Tyler Ward on drums.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nme.com/news/paramore/55088 |title=Ex-Paramore members Zac and Josh Farro joins forces for new band &#124; News |publisher=Nme.Com |date=2011-02-22 |accessdate=2011-08-14}}</ref>

On May 23, 2014, Farro stated he had scrapped [[Novel American]] primarily due to the lack of a suitable vocalist.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
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==Other songs==
==Other songs==
He was one of three co-writers to the song "This is Amazing Grace". It was Josh Farro, Jeremy Riddle and Phil Wickham who wrote the song and it is featured on both, Bethel Music's (Bethel Church) live CD/DVD "For The Sake Of The World" where Jeremy performed it, as well as on Phil Wickham's album "The Ascension".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVtLvufkdcE |title=Phil Wickham - This Is Amazing Grace - Behind The Song |publisher=YouTube |date=2013-07-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=687442614619532&set=vb.114683948562071&type=2&theater}}</ref>
He was one of three co-writers to the song "This is Amazing Grace". It was Josh Farro, Jeremy Riddle and Phil Wickham who wrote the song and it is featured on both, Bethel Music's (Bethel Church) live CD/DVD "For The Sake Of The World" where Jeremy performed it, as well as on Phil Wickham's album "The Ascension".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVtLvufkdcE |title=Phil Wickham - This Is Amazing Grace - Behind The Song |publisher=YouTube |date=2013-07-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=687442614619532&set=vb.114683948562071&type=2&theater}}</ref>

==Equipment==
'''Guitars''' <ref name="equip">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWXiXGGUcSI Gear walkthrough with Paramore's Josh Farro], youtube.com. Retrieved August 2011</ref>
*[[Fender Telecaster Deluxe|Fender Josh Farro custom shop model]] <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OH9A6tn_P6g |title=Paramore: Ignorance [OFFICIAL VIDEO] |publisher=YouTube |date=2009-08-18 |accessdate=2011-08-14}}</ref>
*[[Fender Telecaster Deluxe|Fender Classic Series '72 Telecaster Deluxe]]
*[[Fender Telecaster|Fender Telecaster American Standard]]
*[[Fender Jazzmaster]]
*[[Fender Stratocaster]]
*[[Gibson Les Paul|Gibson Les Paul Classic]] <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWXiXGGUcSI |title=Gear Walkthrough with Paramore's Josh Farro |publisher=YouTube |date=2008-06-13 |accessdate=2011-08-14}}</ref>
*[[Burns London]] Double Six 12-string guitar (Studio - bridge of "Brick by Boring Brick")
*[[Taylor Guitars|Taylor Acoustic]] (312ce)
*[[Taylor Guitars|Taylor Acoustic]] (712ce) [Mtv Unplugged performance - Paramore]

'''Effects''' <ref name="equip"/><ref name="uberproaudio.com"/>
*[[Boss Corporation|BOSS]] Chromatic Tuner
*[[Boss Corporation|BOSS]] DD-20 Giga Delay (x2) <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.paramore.net/photo/two-minutes-til-paramore/ |title=Two Minutes Til Paramore... - Photo Detail |publisher=Paramore.net |date= |accessdate=2011-08-14}}</ref>
*[[Digitech Whammy]]
*[[Ernie Ball]] Volume Pedal Jr.
*Keeley Katana Boost pedal (used on "Turn It Off")
*Voodoo Labs Power Supply

'''Amps''' <ref name="equip"/><ref name="uberproaudio.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.uberproaudio.com/content/view/332/38/ |title=Paramore - Josh Farro Guitar Gear Rig and Equipment |publisher=Uberproaudio.com |date=2008-08-02 |accessdate=2011-08-14}}</ref>
*[[Marshall Amplification|Marshall]] JCM2000 Dual Super Lead head (Along with a [[Mesa Boogie|Mesa Rectifier]] Angled 4x12 Cab)
*[[Mesa Boogie|Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier]]
*[[Marshall Amplification|Marshall JTM 45]] (Studio - bridge of "[[Brick by Boring Brick]]")

'''Misc''' <ref name="equip"/>
*Mogami and George L Cables
*[[D'Addario]] EXL110 Regular Light 10-46 Gauge guitar strings (listed on D'Addario as being a user, beginning in 2009), previously a user of [[Ernie Ball]] strings.
*[[Sennheiser]] ew372 G2 wireless <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sennheiserusa.com/sound_artist-detail&Paramore |title=Sennheiser Artists - Paramore |publisher=Sennheiserusa.com |date= |accessdate=2011-08-14}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 15:56, 25 September 2015

Josh Farro
Farro playing with Paramore on the Warped Tour in 2007
Farro playing with Paramore on the Warped Tour in 2007
Background information
Birth nameJoshua Neil Farro
Born (1987-09-29) September 29, 1987 (age 36)[citation needed]
Voorhees Township, New Jersey, United States
GenresAlternative rock, pop punk, indie rock, emo
Occupation(s)Musician, guitarist, songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years active2004–present

Joshua Neil "Josh" Farro (born September 29, 1987) is an American rock guitarist and songwriter best known as the former lead guitarist and backing vocalist of the alternative rock band Paramore. He is currently the lead vocalist and guitarist of the self-named band Farro.

Early life

Farro was born in Voorhees Township, New Jersey on September 29, 1987.[1] He is the second-oldest of his other four siblings, including former Paramore drummer Zac Farro. Farro is three quarters Italian. He is a self-taught guitarist, and began playing when he was 13 years old.[2]

Paramore (2004–2010)

Along with his younger brother Zac, Farro was a founding member of Paramore serving as the band's lead guitarist and backing vocalist from 2004 until his exit in late 2010. Farro also co-wrote almost every track on Paramore's first three albums with Hayley Williams and occasionally Taylor York.

Departure and blog controversy

On December 21, 2010, a blog appeared online claiming to be an official exit statement from the Farro brothers. The blog entry refuted statements made by Paramore's official website regarding the brothers' departure and was heavily critical of Hayley Williams, her family, Atlantic Records and Fueled by Ramen.[3]

Farro appeared in a video on YouTube claiming that the blog was genuine. The video was quickly removed for reported violations but[4] Farro re-uploaded the video a few days later.[5]

Personal life

On April 3, 2010, Farro married fiancée Jenna Rice in Tennessee, missing Paramore's Pacific Rim tour to plan the nuptials.[6]

Other musical endeavours

Josh has recorded unreleased solo tracks. These tracks include:

  • "Plane Crash Dreams" featuring Hayley Williams[7]
  • "I Had a Revelation" [8]
  • "So Much More" [9]
  • "Worry" [10]
  • "We'll wait for love this time"

Other songs

He was one of three co-writers to the song "This is Amazing Grace". It was Josh Farro, Jeremy Riddle and Phil Wickham who wrote the song and it is featured on both, Bethel Music's (Bethel Church) live CD/DVD "For The Sake Of The World" where Jeremy performed it, as well as on Phil Wickham's album "The Ascension".[11][12]

References

  1. ^ Condran, Ed. "Paramore movin' up, just not movin' out", Bucks County Courier Times, February 25, 2006. Accessed March 17, 2011. "The Farro brothers who were born in Williams NJ met Williams four years ago."
  2. ^ "Synthesis.net Paramore Being Crazy 4 Episode #2". YouTube. 2007-11-18. Retrieved 2011-08-14.
  3. ^ Josh_Farro (2010-12-21). "Tetelestai: Josh and Zac's Exit Statement". Joshnfarro.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2011-08-14.
  4. ^ Josh_Farro (2010-12-22). "Tetelestai: The Truth". Joshnfarro.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2011-08-14.
  5. ^ Josh_Farro (2010-12-23). "Tetelestai". Joshnfarro.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2011-08-14.
  6. ^ "A Note From Josh - Blog Detail". Paramore.net. 2010-02-05. Retrieved 2011-08-14.
  7. ^ "Josh Farro feat. Hayley Williams - Plane Crash Dream". YouTube. 2008-06-29. Retrieved 2011-08-14.
  8. ^ "Josh Farro - I had a revelation". YouTube. 2008-06-29. Retrieved 2011-08-14.
  9. ^ "Josh Farro - So Much More". YouTube. 2008-06-29. Retrieved 2011-08-14.
  10. ^ "Zac Farro - Worry". YouTube. 2008-12-30. Retrieved 2011-08-14.
  11. ^ "Phil Wickham - This Is Amazing Grace - Behind The Song". YouTube. 2013-07-07.
  12. ^ https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=687442614619532&set=vb.114683948562071&type=2&theater. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
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