Steven John Rushton (born 30 October 1987,[citation needed] Chertsey, Surrey, England) is a British solo artist, and formerly co-lead singer bassist for the pop punk band, Son of Dork. Steve contributed two songs to the number 1 box office and billboard movie/soundtrack album, Hannah Montana the movie 'Game Over' and 'Everything I Want' which was the only song on the soundtrack to be written 100% and not a collaboration. The soundtrack has sold 4,000,000+ copies worldwide.   Rushton was born in Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey, and was introduced to music by his stepfather, an Elvis impersonator, when he used to bring Rushton up on stage with him to perform.   Mr. Cheerful   From early school years and up to college, Rushton was the writer, guitarist and singer for the band Mr. Cheerful. The band was heavily influenced by artists such as Elvis and Green Day. Their biggest brush with fame was their participation in the UK final for the 2003 Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Rushton was unable to continue with Mr. Cheerful when he was scouted for Son Of Dork.   Son of Dork (2005–2008)   Rushton took part in the auditions for James Bourne's new band, after Bourne's previous band split in 2005. Originally entering to be a guitarist, he was asked to be the co-lead singer/bassist, an offer he initially refused. Their first single "Ticket Outta Loserville" charted at number 3 in the charts, whilst the band were met with mixed reviews.Shortly after releasing the album Welcome to Loserville; they released another single "Eddie's Song" which charted at number 10 and was featured on the soundtrack to Alien Autopsy. The band headed out on two major tours; The Get Happy Tour and The Sic Tour, one of which they headlined.   Rushton decided to leave Son of Dork in 2008 after a long hiatus in the band stating, "I didn't pick up a guitar to leave it hanging on a wall gathering dust for two years".   Solo career (2008–2012) After leaving Son of Dork, Rushton embarked on a solo career and was quickly signed on by record group Hollywood Records. His first major boost of his career was with Disney Channel's original series The Suite Life on Deck to which he sang the opening theme, "Livin' the Suite Life" Shortly after, he released his first single "Emergency" which was included in the soundtrack for the Disney movie, Race to Witch Mountain. As his popularity grew, he got a place in the soundtrack of Hannah Montana: The Movie as well as a cameo role playing himself performing his two songs he wrote and performed for the movie, and performing with Hannah Montana. His next single "Ready to Rock" was realised to coincide with Disney film G-Force. Shortly after the release of his second single, Rushton went on tour at Disneyland singing old and new songs, including a cover of the Lady Gaga song "Poker Face". He also sings "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" on the sound track for the new Santa Buddies movie. He contributed to the Wizards of Waverly Place soundtrack which features songs inspired by the TV hit. Ruston co-write the song "Heart and Soul" from the Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam soundtrack. Steve moved back to the UK in 2011 after missing home, and was enjoying songwriting for English artists such as Aiden Grimshaw, who was on The X Factor 2010, Amelia Lily, X Factor finalist in 2011, and still writes for Disney movies and artists from the UK! In 2015 Steve flew back to LA to produce a new boyband signed to Disney who are singing several of his songs.
  Steven John Rushton (born 30 October 1987,[citation needed] Chertsey, Surrey, England) is a British solo artist, and formerly co-lead singer bassist for the pop punk band, Son of Dork. Steve contributed two songs to the number 1 box office and billboard movie/soundtrack album, Hannah Montana the movie 'Game Over' and 'Everything I Want' which was the only song on the soundtrack to be written 100% and not a collaboration. The soundtrack has sold 4,000,000+ copies worldwide.   Rushton was born in Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey, and was introduced to music by his stepfather, an Elvis impersonator, when he used to bring Rushton up on stage with him to perform.   Mr. Cheerful   From early school years and up to college, Rushton was the writer, guitarist and singer for the band Mr. Cheerful. The band was heavily influenced by artists such as Elvis and Green Day. Their biggest brush with fame was their participation in the UK final for the 2003 Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Rushton was unable to continue with Mr. Cheerful when he was scouted for Son Of Dork.   Son of Dork (2005–2008)   Rushton took part in the auditions for James Bourne's new band, after Bourne's previous band split in 2005. Originally entering to be a guitarist, he was asked to be the co-lead singer/bassist, an offer he initially refused. Their first single "Ticket Outta Loserville" charted at number 3 in the charts, whilst the band were met with mixed reviews.Shortly after releasing the album Welcome to Loserville; they released another single "Eddie's Song" which charted at number 10 and was featured on the soundtrack to Alien Autopsy. The band headed out on two major tours; The Get Happy Tour and The Sic Tour, one of which they headlined.   Rushton decided to leave Son of Dork in 2008 after a long hiatus in the band stating, "I didn't pick up a guitar to leave it hanging on a wall gathering dust for two years".   Solo career (2008–2012) After leaving Son of Dork, Rushton embarked on a solo career and was quickly signed on by record group Hollywood Records. His first major boost of his career was with Disney Channel's original series The Suite Life on Deck to which he sang the opening theme, "Livin' the Suite Life" Shortly after, he released his first single "Emergency" which was included in the soundtrack for the Disney movie, Race to Witch Mountain. As his popularity grew, he got a place in the soundtrack of Hannah Montana: The Movie as well as a cameo role playing himself performing his two songs he wrote and performed for the movie, and performing with Hannah Montana. His next single "Ready to Rock" was realised to coincide with Disney film G-Force. Shortly after the release of his second single, Rushton went on tour at Disneyland singing old and new songs, including a cover of the Lady Gaga song "Poker Face". He also sings "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" on the sound track for the new Santa Buddies movie. He contributed to the Wizards of Waverly Place soundtrack which features songs inspired by the TV hit. Ruston co-write the song "Heart and Soul" from the Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam soundtrack. Steve moved back to the UK in 2011 after missing home, and was enjoying songwriting for English artists such as Aiden Grimshaw, who was on The X Factor 2010, Amelia Lily, X Factor finalist in 2011, and still writes for Disney movies and artists from the UK! In 2015 Steve flew back to LA to produce a new boyband signed to Disney who are singing several of his songs.
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