Original: The band was officially formed by Josh Farro ( lead guitar\/backing vocals ) , Zac Farro ( drums ) , Jeremy Davis ( bass guitar ) and Hayley Williams ( lead vocals ) in 2004 , with the later addition of Williams ' neighbor Jason Bynum ( rhythm guitar ) . When Davis showed up , he was stunned to find out the drummer was only twelve years old .
Simplified: Paramore were originally formed in 2004 in Franklin , Tennessee , United States by vocalist Hayley Williams , lead-guitarist Josh Farro , drummer Zac Farro , and bassist Jeremy Davis , with the later addition of rhythm-guitarist Jason Bynum .