Jeremy Davis
The steady, low-end force behind Paramore's explosive pop-punk sound during their formative rise to global fame.
Born 1985 (age 41)·American musician·Birthday: February 8·Millennials
Biography
Jeremy Davis didn't just play bass for Paramore; he was part of its foundational chemistry. Joining the band in its earliest days in Franklin, Tennessee, Davis provided the rhythmic anchor that grounded the whirlwind energy of Hayley Williams' vocals and the band's guitar-driven attack. His stage presence was a study in cool contrast—often a still point amid the frenzy, letting his melodic bass lines speak volumes. From the raw angst of 'All We Know Is Falling' to the polished anthems on 'Brand New Eyes' and the self-titled album, his playing evolved with the band's sound, adding depth and groove to their punk-rooted framework. His departure in 2015 marked the end of an era for the original lineup, but his contributions are permanently woven into the DNA of Paramore's most enduring songs. For a decade, he was the quiet constant in a band defined by its loud emotions.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Jeremy was born in 1985, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jeremy Was Born
The biggest hits of 1985
#1 Movie
Back to the Future
Best Picture
Out of Africa
#1 TV Show
Dynasty
Jeremy's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1985Born
Live Aid concerts raise money for Ethiopian famine
Gas: $1.12/galHome: $62,900Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Careless Whisper" — Wham!Best Picture: Out of Africa
1990Started school
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1998Became a teenager
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2001Could drive
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2003Could vote
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Turned 21
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2015Turned 30
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2025Turned 40
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 41 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Was the bassist for Paramore from their formation in 2004 through their rise to mainstream success, departing in 2015.
- Performed on and co-wrote songs across four studio albums, including the Grammy-winning 'Ain't It Fun'.
- Won a Grammy Award for Best Rock Song for 'Ain't It Fun' in 2015 as a songwriter for the band.
Did You Know?
His nickname within the Paramore fanbase is 'Jerm'.
Davis was actually the second bassist to join the very early lineup of Paramore.
He has a signature bass model produced by the company Schecter Guitar Research.
Following his departure from Paramore, he was involved in a legal dispute with the band over royalties and ownership.
“The bass line is the heartbeat; you have to feel it in your chest.”
