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Taylor Benjamin York (born December 17, 1989) is an American musician best known as the lead guitarist and rhythm guitarist of the rock band Paramore. He joined the band in 2007, initially as a touring member, and became an official member in 2009. He is also a songwriter and producer, having co-written many of Paramore's songs since their second album, Riot!.
Mini Bio
Taylor Benjamin York is the lead guitarist of the American rock band Paramore. Known for his intricate guitar work and significant songwriting contributions, he joined the band in 2007 and has become an integral part of their sound and evolution.
Early Life
Born on December 17, 1989, in Nashville, Tennessee, York grew up in a musical family. His father, Peter York, is a musician and producer. He started playing guitar at a young age and was involved in music projects prior to joining Paramore.
Career
York initially contributed to Paramore by writing songs for their second album, Riot!, before officially joining the band in 2007. He played rhythm guitar on their subsequent albums, including Brand New Eyes, Paramore, After Laughter, and This Is Why. He is credited with co-writing many of the band's popular songs and has become increasingly involved in their creative direction. He also plays guitar for the band HalfNoise.
Personal Life
York maintains a relatively private personal life.
Awards
As a member of Paramore, York has shared in the band's numerous awards and nominations, including a Grammy Award for Best Rock Song ("Ain't It Fun").
Channel Credits
Paramore
2005 -
Official YouTube channel for the Grammy Award-winning rock band Paramore. Featuring music videos, live performances, behind-the-scenes content, and more.
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Family
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Taylor York?
Taylor York is a musician from the United States, known for being the guitarist of the band Paramore.
What is Taylor York's role in Paramore?
Taylor York is the guitarist for Paramore.
When did Taylor York join Paramore?
Taylor York officially joined Paramore as a full-time member in 2009.
Has Taylor York contributed to songwriting for Paramore?
Yes, Taylor York has contributed to songwriting for Paramore.
Is Taylor York featured on the Paramore YouTube channel?
Yes, Taylor York is featured on the Paramore YouTube channel as a member of the band.
What are Taylor York's YouTube stats across all credited channels?
As of 2025, Taylor YouTube channels collectively have over 211.4M subscribers, more than 250,870.6M views, and have uploaded over 12.5K videos.
First name
Taylor
Last name
York
Birthdate
December 17, 1989
Age 35
Location
US
Years active
2006 - present
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