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Hayley Williams’ Grandfather Recorded His Debut Album 50 Years Ago. Now, It’s Finally Coming Out


Hayley Williams' grandfather Rusty Williams shares 'Knocking (At Your Door)' single from unearthed 'Grand Man' album via Paramore's Zac Farro's label.

On Feb. 14, Rusty will see his 13-track album Grand Man released for the first time via Congrats Records, the Nashville-based indie label founded by Paramore's Zac Farro Five decades ago, Rusty recalled, “Knocking (At Your Door)” was “the number one most requested song for three to six weeks” after a local radio station added the record to its rotation. “Friends or Lovers,” a song Rusty recorded decades ago, was sampled on “Crystal Clear,” a percussive and hazy cut on Petals for Armor.

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