Zac Farro
Zachary Wayne "Zac" Farro (born June 4, 1990) is an American musician, who is currently the sole member of the band Half Noise, and best known as the former drummer of the alternative rock band Paramore from its inception until late 2010. He is also the younger brother of Josh Farro, who is Paramore's former lead guitarist and backing vocalist. After he and his brother exited Paramore, Josh formed a band named Novel American, which Zac was also a part of.
Personal life
Farro was born in Voorhees Township, New Jersey. Zac is the middle child of five siblings (Nate, Joshua, himself, Jonathan, and Isabelle) and is of Italian descent. Zac began playing drums at around the age of nine, and he was eleven years old when he played his first drum kit. Zac now resides in Nashville, TN.
Influences
Some of his favorite bands include: Radiohead, The National, Sigur Rós, Yann Tiersen and múm.
Paramore (2004–2010)
Farro, at age 14, was a founding member of Paramore, created in Franklin, Tennessee in 2004, with Hayley Williams (lead vocals/keyboards), his brother Josh Farro (lead guitar/backing vocals). Jeremy Davis admitted he was initially unsure if the band could be taken seriously because of Zac's young age until he saw him play. The band released three studio albums, All We Know Is Falling, Riot! and Brand New Eyes, as well as two live albums and one EP. Brand New Eyes, their third album, was released on September 29, 2009. In June 2009, the band welcomed Taylor York (rhythm guitar), a long time friend of the Farros' and who previously played with them as a touring member. On December 18, 2010 the band's website announced the Farros' amicable departure. On December 21, 2010, Josh Farro released an official exit statement for himself and his brother, refuting the band's previous story.
