# Jeremy Davis > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Jeremy_Davis > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Jeremy_Davis.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremy_Davis > Source revision: 1354248066 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) American musician (born 1985) For those of a similar name, see [Jeremy Davies (disambiguation)](/source/Jeremy_Davies_(disambiguation)). Jeremy Davis Davis with Paramore in 2014 Background information Also known as Jerm Born Jeremiah Clayton Davis (1985-02-08) February 8, 1985 (age 41) Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. Genres Alternative rock pop rock pop-punk emo hip-hop Occupations Musician songwriter rapper Instruments Bass guitar vocals Years active 2004–present Formerly of Paramore Spouse Kathryn Camsey ​ (m. 2011)​ Musical artist **Jeremiah Clayton Davis** (born February 8, 1985), also known as **Jerm**, is an American musician, songwriter, and rapper. He was the bassist for the [rock](/source/Rock_music) band [Paramore](/source/Paramore) from their inception in 2004 until his departure in December 2015. ## Early life Jeremiah Clayton Davis was born on February 8, 1985 in [Little Rock, Arkansas](/source/Little_Rock%2C_Arkansas). In 2002, at the age of 17, he was living in [Franklin, Tennessee](/source/Franklin%2C_Tennessee), where he played in a [funk](/source/Funk) cover band called The Factory, where he met [Hayley Williams](/source/Hayley_Williams). Through Williams, Davis met the other members, brothers [Josh](/source/Josh_Farro) and [Zac Farro](/source/Zac_Farro), then forming Paramore. Davis admitted that due to Zac's age (14 at the time) he thought people wouldn't take them seriously until they saw him play. ## Paramore Main article: [Paramore](/source/Paramore) Paramore was created in [Franklin, Tennessee](/source/Franklin%2C_Tennessee) in 2004 by the two brothers [Josh Farro](/source/Josh_Farro) ([lead guitar](/source/Lead_guitar)/[backing vocals](/source/Backing_vocalist)) and [Zac Farro](/source/Zac_Farro) ([drums](/source/Drum_kit)). [Taylor York](/source/Taylor_York) was also a part of the band from the very beginning, but his parents wanted him to finish school first and later returned in 2007. Later, they asked [Hayley Williams](/source/Hayley_Williams) ([lead vocals](/source/Lead_vocalist)/[keyboards](/source/Keyboard_instrument)) to join the band, and through Williams, Davis ([bass guitar](/source/Bass_guitar)) joined as well. In 2005, [John Janick](/source/John_Janick), founder of record label [Fueled by Ramen](/source/Fueled_by_Ramen), signed a contract with them. Prior to forming Paramore,[1] the other members of what was soon to be Paramore had been "edgy about the whole female thing" of having Williams as singer, but as they were good friends, she began writing with them, and eventually became a member.[2] Davis at the [Soundwave Festival](/source/Soundwave_(Australian_music_festival)) with Paramore, 2010 The band was eventually signed to a deal on [Fueled by Ramen](/source/Fueled_by_Ramen). As they were recording their first album *[All We Know Is Falling](/source/All_We_Know_Is_Falling)* in [Orlando, Florida](/source/Florida), Davis told the other members his intentions to quit the band.[3] Paramore released the album without him. For this time, Davis was replaced by John Hembree. He rejoined soon afterwards and was present on the band's second album, *[Riot!](/source/Riot!)*. Davis also plays bass on the live albums *[The Final Riot!](/source/The_Final_Riot!)* and *[Live in the UK](/source/Live_in_the_UK_2008)*. The band's third album, *[Brand New Eyes](/source/Brand_New_Eyes)*, was released on September 29, 2009. Their fourth album, *[Paramore](/source/Paramore_(album))*, was released in 2013. In 2014, Davis was nominated for Best Bassist at the [Alternative Press Music Awards](/source/Alternative_Press_Music_Awards).[4] It was announced on December 14, 2015, that Davis would no longer be in the band, and that Paramore would continue as a duo. In February 2016, Davis became embroiled in a legal battle with Williams and Taylor York over ownership and authorship of the songs and a portion of the royalties from Paramore's self-titled album, as well as a share of the band's touring revenue and other income. Davis claimed Varoom Whoa, the business entity that operates Paramore, was a partnership, and that Williams and York are also partners. The business denied this, claiming Williams and York are employees (York also admitted this himself), that Davis was paid what he earned during his time in the band, and that while Williams is the only one signed to Atlantic Records, she shared her personal earnings with the band out of a sense of camaraderie.[5][6][7] Davis playing with Paramore at the 2007 [Vans Warped Tour](/source/Vans_Warped_Tour) ## Other work Davis co-produced and played bass on the [B.o.B.](/source/B.o.B.) song "Violet Vibrato", released in 2015.[8] Davis launched a record label named Post Trap Entertainment in October 2020. On May 7, 2021, Davis released his solo debut album, *Grand Ole Opportunity.*[9] ## Personal life On September 30, 2011, Davis married [British](/source/British_people) actress Kathryn Camsey.[10] The couple's first child, Bliss Belle Buttercup Davis, was born on December 28, 2013.[11][12] ## Discography ### Studio albums - *Grand Ole Opportunity* (2021) ### With Paramore - *[Riot!](/source/Riot!)* (2007) - *[Brand New Eyes](/source/Brand_New_Eyes)* (2009) - *[Paramore](/source/Paramore_(album))* (2013) ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-funk_1-0)** Hayley Williams; Josh Farro (2007-06-26). ["ASL's Exclusive Interview With Paramore"](https://web.archive.org/web/20071019034755/http://www.socialitelife.com/2007/06/26/asls_exclusive_interview_with_paramore.php) (Interview). Interviewed by Joshua Martin. Archived from [the original](http://www.socialitelife.com/2007/06/26/asls_exclusive_interview_with_paramore.php) on 2007-10-19. Retrieved 2007-10-12. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-Euro_2-0)** Josh Farro; Bob Krenchaw; Jeremy Davis (2006-07-14). ["Interview With Paramore"](https://web.archive.org/web/20080326234308/http://www.europunk.net/interviews.php?id=173) (Interview). Interviewed by cathyreay. Archived from [the original](http://www.europunk.net/interviews.php?id=173) on March 26, 2008. Retrieved 2007-08-17. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Josh Farro "finally tells the truth" about Paramore - News - Alternative Press"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160520052644/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/josh_and_zac_farro_finally_tell_the_truth_about_paramore). *Alternative Press*. Archived from [the original](http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/josh_and_zac_farro_finally_tell_the_truth_about_paramore) on 2016-05-20. Retrieved 2026-01-30. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Announcing the first AP Music Awards! Get all the details and vote for your favorite artists!"](https://www.altpress.com/news/announcing_the_first_ap_music_awards/). *[Alternative Press](/source/Alternative_Press_(magazine))*. 24 April 2014. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["VAROOM WHOA, INC., VS. JEREMIAH C. DAVIS, VS. HAYLEY N. WILLIAMS; TAYLOR B. YORK; JASON B. CHILDRESS; CURO FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LLC; MARK MERCADO; and FLY SOUTH MUSIC GROUP, LLC"](https://test-www.tncourts.gov/sites/default/files/docs/varoom_whoa_inc._v._jeremiah_c.davis_v._hayley_n._williams_taylor_b._york_jason_b._childress_cu.pdf) (PDF). *Case NO. 16-115-BC*. Retrieved August 8, 2024. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Paramore, former bassist embroiled in legal battle"](http://www.tennessean.com/story/money/industries/music/2016/03/04/paramore-former-bassist-embroiled-legal-battle/81341824/). [The Tennessean](/source/The_Tennessean). Retrieved March 4, 2016. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Rettig, James (May 12, 2017). ["Paramore Settle Legal Dispute With Former Bassist Jeremy Davis"](http://www.spin.com/2017/05/paramore-settle-legal-dispute-with-former-bassist-jeremy-davis/). *Spin*. Retrieved May 13, 2017. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["B.o.B's 'Violent Vibrato' Produced By Jeremy Davis – Fueled By Ramen Official Blog"](https://web.archive.org/web/20150905155018/http://www.fueledbyramen.com/news/bobs-violent-vibrato-produced-jeremy-davis-1206766). *www.fueledbyramen.com*. Archived from [the original](http://www.fueledbyramen.com/news/bobs-violent-vibrato-produced-jeremy-davis-1206766) on 2015-09-05. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["JERM To Release New Album Grand Ole Opportunity Via ONErpm"](https://onerpm.com/jerm-to-release-new-album-grand-ole-opportunity-via-onerpm). *ONErpm*. 2021-05-06. Retrieved 2022-09-07. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Harp, Justin (October 3, 2011). ["Paramore's Jeremy Davis weds British hippie Kathryn Camsey"](http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a343561/paramores-jeremy-davis-weds-british-actress-kathryn-camsey.html). *Digital Spy*. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Paramore Brasil"](https://x.com/paramorebrasil/status/423543662035755008). *x.com*. Jan 15, 2014. Retrieved 18 Oct 2025. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** Davis, Jeremy [@schzimmydeanie] (December 31, 2013). ["she was born on December 28th at 7:16pm...she's a total angel and her face changes everyday...We are already so in love with her!! #Parababy"](https://twitter.com/schzimmydeanie/status/418080094859452417) ([Tweet](/source/Tweet_(social_media))) – via [Twitter](/source/Twitter). ## External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to [Jeremy Davis](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Jeremy_Davis). - [Bio at Paramore.net](http://www.paramore.net/member/i/19151/) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20110324132258/http://www.paramore.net/member/i/19151/) 2011-03-24 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine) v t e Paramore Hayley Williams Zac Farro Taylor York Josh Farro Jeremy Davis Studio albums All We Know Is Falling Riot! Brand New Eyes Paramore After Laughter This Is Why Extended plays The Summer Tic EP 2010 Summer Tour EP The Only Exception EP Singles Club The Holiday Sessions Live albums Live in the UK 2008 The Final Riot! Remix albums Re: This Is Why Singles "Pressure" "Emergency" "All We Know" "Misery Business" "Hallelujah" "Crushcrushcrush" "That's What You Get" "Decode" "Ignorance" "Brick by Boring Brick" "The Only Exception" "Careful" "Playing God" "Monster" "Now" "Still Into You" "Daydreaming" "Ain't It Fun" "Hard Times" "Told You So" "Fake Happy" "Rose-Colored Boy" "Caught in the Middle" "This Is Why" "The News" "Running Out of Time" Other songs "Renegade" "In the Mourning" "All I Wanted" "Grow Up" "Anklebiters" "Hate to See Your Heart Break" Tours Brand New Eyes World Tour Self-Titled Tour Monumentour After Laughter Tour This Is Why Tour Related articles Discography Songs Awards and nominations The Eras Tour Category Authority control databases International VIAF FAST WorldCat National United States Artists MusicBrainz --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Jeremy Davis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremy_Davis) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremy_Davis?action=history)). 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