Justin York

Justin Daniel York is a singer and guitarist who is the elder brother of Taylor York. He was born at Grantsburg, Wisconsin, on November 26, 1982 (age 41). He was a touring member of Paramore for 12 years.

Early Years[]

Justin York was born in Wisconsin and moved to Nashville, Tennessee at the age of five. His entire family is Christian and is musically talented. He followed in becoming a strong Christian and powerful musician. He learned how to play the guitar with the help of his father who was already an expert guitarist (his name was Peter York). Justin later followed in his father's footsteps and became a skilled guitarist. When he was a teenager, Justin had his first chance to use his guitar skills to help make an album. He accepted the request of Phil Joel, and played the guitar for his solo album. After that, Justin played guitar for others - such as Steven Chapman, Joy Williams, Paul Alan, Rebecca James, & Sammy Ward. Justin joined the band Tait when he was merely 19 years old, and worked with them for many years.

Productions and Joining Paramore[]

Justin left Tait in 2006 after five years of playing guitar with them for albums 'Empty' and 'Lose This Life'. About a year later, he helped the band Over Ashes by co-producing their album. From 2006 to 2007, Justin worked with Ryan Clark and Van Beasly on a side project that was named 'Cecil Adora'. The three announced that they were going on a hiatus in June 2008. The project was never touched after the hiatus was announced, as Ryan Clark joined Novel American a few years later.

Justin later filled in for Paramore taking Josh Farro's role on lead guitar. First, during Paramore's Oceanic Tour in February 2010. In the same year, he helped the band 'Relient K' when the band was supporting Paramore on their Australian Tour in September. On December 30 (of 2010) during Paramore: The Last Word, it was revealed that he was again to replace Josh Farro on the South American Tour in 2011 after the departure of the Farro brothers (Josh and Zac). He became an official touring member after this.

Justin used to help Paramore with live performances such as the backing vocals for the songs. He announced his departure of the role via Instagram^[1]. York said it was time to "be more present to [his] wife and kids", and that he's "forever grateful for the experiences shared with [his] brothers and sister". The role is currently fulfilled by Brian Robert Jones.

Justin operates York Audio Lab, which produces guitar tone software packs.