Steve Rushton

{{Infobox musical artist

| name = Steve Rushton

| image = SteveRushtonApr09.jpg

| caption = Rushton in April 2009

| image_size =

| background = solo_singer

| birth_name = Steven John Rushton

| alias =

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|10|30|df=y}}{{Citation needed|date=October 2009}}

|birth_place =Chertsey, Surrey, England

| instrument = Vocals, guitar, bass guitar drums

| genre = Pop, pop-punk

| occupation = Musician, songwriter, producer

| years_active = 2003–present

| label = Hollywood Records

| associated_acts = Son of Dork

| website = {{URL|http://www.rushtonmusic.com}}

}}

Steven John Rushton{{cite web|url=http://www.ascap.com/ace/search.cfm?requesttimeout=300&mode=results&searchstr=352118817&search_in=i&search_type=exact&search_det=t,s,w,p,b,v&results_pp=30&start=1|title=American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers: Steven John Rushton|publisher=ASCAP|accessdate=2009-08-09}} (born 30 October 1987){{cite web|url=https://www.myspace.com/rushtonaiter|title=MySpace.com: Steve Rushton|publisher=ASCAP|accessdate=2009-08-09}} is a British solo musician and former co-lead singer and bassist for the pop punk band Son of Dork. Rushton contributed two songs to the number 1 box office and Billboard movie/soundtrack album, Hannah Montana: The Movie: "Game Over" and "Everything I Want". The soundtrack has sold 4,000,000+ copies worldwide.

Early life

Rushton was born in Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey,{{cite web|url=http://music.aol.com/artist/steve-rushton/biography/924382|archive-url=https://archive.today/20121129063001/http://music.aol.com/artist/steve-rushton/biography/924382|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-11-29|title=Steve Rushton Biography – AOL Music|publisher=AOL Music|access-date=2009-08-09}} and was introduced to music by his stepfather, an Elvis impersonator, when he used to bring Rushton up on stage with him to perform.{{cite web|url=http://www.casttv.com/video/7avppj1/steve-rushton-interview-with-kiwibox-com-video|title=Steve Rushton Interview with Kiwibox|publisher=CastTV|accessdate=2009-08-09}}

=Mr. Cheerful (2003–2004)=

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 Presley and Green Day. Their biggest brush with fame was their participation in the UK final for the 2003 Junior Eurovision Song Contest.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riwURMU1xlw |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/riwURMU1xlw |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=YouTube – Junior Eurovision 2003 UK -MR CHEERFUL: Winter's Nearly Gone|date=11 July 2008 |via=YouTube|accessdate=2009-08-09}}{{cbignore}} Rushton was unable to continue with Mr. Cheerful when he was scouted for Son of Dork.

=Son of Dork (2005–2007)=

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.{{cite web|url=http://www.sonofdork.com/site.php|title=Son of Dork - Official Site|publisher=Son of Dork|accessdate=2009-08-09}} Their first single "Ticket Outta Loserville" charted at number 3 in the charts, whilst the band were met with mixed reviews.{{cite web|url=http://www.gigwise.com/article.php?contentid=10746|title=Son of Dork - 'Welcome To Loserville' (Mercury) Released 21/11/05 |publisher=GigWise|accessdate=2009-08-09}} Shortly after releasing the album Welcome to Loserville; they released another single "Eddie's Song" which charted at number 10. They were also 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.

=Solo career & other musical ventures (2008–present)=

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.{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001UQV26O |title=Race to Witch Mountain: Various: MP3 Downloads |website=Amazon |accessdate=2012-01-02}} 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 released 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 sang "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" on the soundtrack for the Christmas film Santa Buddies (2009). He contributed to the Wizards of Waverly Place soundtrack, which features songs inspired by the TV hit. Rushton co-wrote the song "Heart and Soul" from the Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam soundtrack.

In 2016, Rushton was cast as Will in the Green Day musical American Idiot, making his West End debut.{{Cite web|url=https://www.selladoor.com/shows/whats-on/american-idiot-london/cast/steve-rushton|title=Selladoor Worldwide}}

Personal life

Rushton is a fan of the American rock band Green Day,{{cite web|url=http://www.artistdirect.com/artist/steve-rushton/5436399|title=Steve Rushton @ ARTISTdirect.com|publisher=ARTISTdirect|accessdate=2009-08-09}} and has stated that Billie Joe Armstrong was one of the key musicians who inspired him to pursue a music career.{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/gp/richpub/syltguides/fullview/R3KQR1E940HMSV|title=Steve Rushton's List of Music You Should Hear|publisher=Amazon.com|accessdate=2009-08-09}}

Discography

=Singles=

class="wikitable"
Year ! Single ! Album
2009 \| "Emergency" \| Soundtrack to Race to Witch Mountain.
2009 \| "Ready to Rock" \| Soundtrack to G-Force.

class="wikitable"

Year

! Single

! Album

2009

| "Emergency"

| Soundtrack to Race to Witch Mountain.

2009

| "Ready to Rock"

| Soundtrack to G-Force.