Rufus King (band)

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Rufus King
OriginWoodland, California, United States
GenresAlternative rock, pop grunge, melodic punk
Years active1993–2000
Past membersStephen Mott
Octavio Gallardo
Scott Price

Rufus King is an alternative rock band from Woodland, CA. They wrote and performed the song, "Just What I Need",[1] which is featured in the film Bring It On.[2]

History[edit]

Rufus King formed in 1993[3] while they were still attending Woodland High School. Rufus King consists of Stephen Mott on vocals/guitar, Octavio Gallardo on bass, Scott Price on drums, and Jayla Siciliano on keys.

After graduating high school, the trio moved to Los Angeles in 1997 where they started playing gigs in local bars and clubs, such as Whisky a Go Go, Coconut Teaszer and Dragonfly. In 1998, they were noticed by Loren Israel who later managed the act.[citation needed]

Rufus King disbanded during the summer of 2000.[citation needed]

Discography[edit]

  • Morris Termination – 1995
  • Anthar and his Many Band – 1996
  • Que Onda – 1997
  • More than a Lot – 2000

References[edit]

  1. ^ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0204946/soundtrack [user-generated source]
  2. ^ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0204946/ [user-generated source]
  3. ^ Kaplan, Ilana (August 24, 2020). "How Rufus King's 'Just What I Need' Became Cliff's Love Song To Torrance In Bring It On". SPIN. Retrieved 31 May 2023.