Taylor Benjamin York was born December 17, 1989, in Nashville, Tennesse. He is an American songwriter, guitarist, singer, and producer. He is currently working with Paramore as the rhythm and lead guitarist. His brother, Justin York, also works for Paramore, but only as their touring guitarist.

 

York had been in a band with the Josh and Zac Farro months before they all met Hayley Williams. Zac Farro introduced York to Williams at a high school football game, and all managed to become friends. York has written Paramore songs, like "Conspiracy," from their debut album, All We Know Is Falling, which was the first song he wrote with Williams alone just after they met when they were 12 and 13 years old. York has "officially" played with the band since 2007.

 

Some of his influences include mewithoutYou, Radiohead, Kent, Yann Tiersen, At the Drive-In, Björk, and Paper Route.