Jeremy Davis has parted ways with Paramore, leaving just Hayley Williams and Taylor York. In their official statement, the band have however reaffirmed that the show will go on.
“These last few years have held some of the most fulfilling moments we’ve had yet… as people, as friends, and as a band,” the band say. “The Self-Titled era was one that we knew would be important for us but also one we’d eventually have to move on from. In moving forward, there is growth, pain, and change… and sometimes the change is not at all what you hoped for. We’ve written and re-written this countless times and there’s just not a good way to put it… Jeremy is no longer going to be in the band with us. To be honest, this has been really painful. After taking time to consider how to move forward, we ultimately found that we really do believe Paramore can and should continue on. And so we will.”
“We’re really thankful for the people who have helped see us through hard times before and what we’ve discovered is that those people are just as much a part of this as we will ever be. We’re hopeful for Paramore’s future and we’re also excited for what Jeremy’s going to do next. Thank you all for your support and your belief in us. It’s kept us going. We will see some of you really soon on Parahoy. If you’re not coming on the cruise, we will still see you in 2016.”
The statement gives little away on just why Davis has parted ways, nor whether the decision was personal or joint. Either way, it looks like Paramore will continue as planned, and we hope for a long time to come. Yet just how that will look, with only Williams and York left as full-time members, remains to be seen.