Son of Dork
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Son of Dork' is a UK pop punk band formed by James Bourne after his previous band, Busted, split in January 2005. The name of the band comes from a scene in the movie Problem Child where the chant "Son of Dork" is used. Their debut single, "Ticket Outta Loserville", was released in November 2005, reaching #3 on the UK Top 75. Their second single, "Eddie's Song", reached #10 in January 2006.
History
James Bourne placed adverts in publications such as NME and The Stage in order to recruit potential band members for his new project.[citation needed] Drummer Danny Hall had spent ten years with hardcore metal band Spiral Rock, whereas guitarist Chris Leonard had toured with acts including Brian McFadden and Busted.[citation needed] David Williams was in an emo band in south Wales and Steven Rushton was dividing his time between former band Mr Cheerful, college studies and a job in Sainsbury's.[citation needed]
In November 2005 Son of Dork released their first single Ticket Outta Loserville which reached number 3 in the UK Charts, followed a few weeks later with their debut album Welcome to Loserville. Follow-up single Eddie's Song was released in January 2006 and reached number 10 in the UK charts. Son Of Dork then penned their next single "We're Not Alone" for Ant and Dec’s film Alien Autopsy, although it was never released as a single.[citation needed]
Son of Dork appeared as the Headlining act for the first “Sic Tour” in March 2007, and soon arranged their own headlining tour, the “Better Late Than Never” tour, which was due to take place in May 2007, but was later cancelled.[citation needed]
On July 11, 2007 David Williams posted on Son of Dork’s Myspace Page that the band had split. Within hours however, James confirmed that the band had not split.Dave later anounced that he had quit the band since he didn't want to be in band where everyone doesn't do anything for more than a year.
Members
- James Bourne - Lead Vocalist / Guitarist
- Steven Rushton - Lead Vocalist / Bassist
- Chris Leonard - Vocalist / Guitarist
- Danny Hall - Drummer
Ex Members
- David Williams- Guitarist
Tours
- Better Late Than Never Tour 2007 (Headline tour) (Cancelled)
- Sic Tour 2007 - Headline Act
- Get Happy Tour 2007 (Support for Bowling for Soup with Army of Freshmen and Wheatus throughout the UK)
- Welcome to Loserville Live Radio Tour 2006
Awards
- Smash Hits Awards 2005- Hot New Talent
- NME Awards Worst Band 2007
Discography
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Welcome to Loserville
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