Hayley Williams Helps Grandfather Release Long-Lost 1970s Album

Rusty Williams' debut album, 'Grand Man,' will be released on February 14, decades after it was recorded and rediscovered by his production partner.

Rusty Williams, the 78-year-old grandfather of Paramore's Hayley Williams, recorded 'Grand Man' in the 1970s, but it remained unreleased until now.
The album was rediscovered by Rusty's former production partner, Frank Morris, and will be released via Paramore drummer Zac Farro's indie label, Congrats Records.
The 13-track album features the lead single 'Knocking (At Your Door),' a soft rock ballad with jazz influences that Rusty recalls was once a local radio hit.
Hayley Williams credits her grandfather with shaping her musical foundation and previously sampled his song 'Friends or Lovers' on her 2020 solo album 'Petals for Armor.'
Rusty expressed modest hopes for the album, stating he only wants listeners to connect with his music and appreciate its sincerity.