Claim: Steve Rushton, a British solo artist, and formerly co-lead singer bassist for the pop punk band, Son of Dork, was also in a band called Mr. Cheerful who was heavily influenced by Green Day and Elvis, and participate in the UK final for the 2003 Junior Eurovision Song Contest.
Evidence: Steven John Rushton (born 30 October 1987) is a British solo artist, and formerly co-lead singer bassist for the pop punk band, Son of Dork. 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.