Claim: Steve Rushton played for a band called Mr. Cheerful, which was heavily influenced by Elvis and Green Day, but quit the band when he was asked to join Son of Dork.
Evidence: From early school years and up to college, Rushton was the writer, guitarist and singer for the band Mr. The band was heavily influenced by artists such as Elvis and Green Day. Rushton was unable to continue with Mr. Cheerful when he was scouted for Son Of Dork.