Big Time Rush |
BTR backstage during a mall tour. From left to right:Logan, James, Kendall, and Carlos |
Background information |
Also known as | BTR |
Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Genres | Dance, Pop Rock, Teen Pop, R&B,Dance-pop |
Years active | 2009–present |
Labels | Columbia, Nick |
Associated acts | Snoop Dogg, New Boyz, Jordin Sparks, Miranda Cosgrove,Cymphonique, Iyaz |
Website | http://www.btrband.com |
Members |
Kendall Schmidt
James Maslow
Carlos Pena, Jr.
Logan Henderson |
Big Time Rush (also known as
BTR) is an
American pop group created by
NickelodeonViacom Music and TV Productions, that signed a record deal in 2009, and was made known by the American television series,
Big Time Rush. The series revolves around four best friends as they record their debut album, as well as chronicles their troubles and fun along the way.
They rose to fame with their 2009 debut digital single,
Big Time Rush. The song was used as the theme song for the series, also titled
Big Time Rush. The show saw the release of several other digital singles, such as
Any Kind of Guy,
Halfway There, and
Famous. In 2010, the boys released a new song titled
Til' I Forget About You, and announced it as a promotional single for their debut album. The album, titled
B.T.R. was released on October 11, 2010. Met with generally positive reviews, it debuted at number 3 on the
Billboard 200album's chart in the US. The album also topped the
Top Soundtracks as well as the
Kid Albums chart in the US. it was certified Gold in April 2011 for sales of over 500,000 copies shipped to the U.S. The group was the first act from Nickelodeon to have a certified album.
In 2010, the band was nominated for "Favorite International Band" at the Australian
Kids Choice Awards and in 2011 Again for "Favorite TV Show". They were also nominated again for the U.S.
Kids Choice Awards for the first time in the categories for "Favorite TV Show & Favorite Music Group" in 2011.
Group members
- Kendall Schmidt – Leader (born November 2, 1990) – American actor, singer, dancer, and plays guitar.
- James Maslow – Vocals (born July 16, 1990) – American actor, singer, dancer, and plays piano.
- Carlos Pena, Jr. – Vocals (born August 15, 1989) – American actor, singer, and dancer.
- Logan Henderson – Vocals (born September 14, 1989) – American actor, singer, and dancer.
Kendall Francis Schmidt (born November 2, 1990) is an American actor and singer. He is best known for playing Kendall Knight in Big Time Rush. He has played small roles on different TV shows such as ER, Without a Trace and Frasier.
Career
Schmidt began his acting career at age six, appearing in a
Chex television commercial. When he was 10 years old, he was one of three young actors who was hired to be
Haley Joel Osment's stand-in and body double (they shared the same agent) in the
Steven Spielberg film,
A.I. Artificial Intelligence.
[1] He celebrated his birthday on the set, and Spielberg and the cast surprised him with a birthday cake decorated with
Star Wars figures.
[1] Schmidt also appeared in
Ghost Whisperer.
In mid 2009, Schmidt was cast in the
Nickelodeon series
Big Time Rush as one of the four main characters,
Kendall Knight. The show premiered to a record breaking 7.1 million total viewers, making it the highest rated premiere for a live action series in Nick history.
Kendall Schmidt |
Kendall Schmidt appearing with Big Time Rushat Herald Square in New York City on August 15, 2010 |
Background information |
Birth name | Kendall Francis Schmidt |
Born | November 2, 1990 (age 20)
Wichita, Kansas, U.S. |
Occupations | Actor, singer, dancer |
Instruments | Vocals, Drums, guitar |
Years active | 2001–present |
Labels | Columbia Records (2009–present) |
Associated acts | Carlos Pena, Jr., Logan Henderson, James Maslow |
Website | Official Website |
Career
Logan Henderson |
Henderson performing with Big Time Rush |
Background information |
Birth name | Logan Philip Henderson |
Born | September 14, 1989 (age 21)
North Richland Hills, Texas |
Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Occupations | Actor, dancer, singer , rapper |
Instruments | Vocals, Beatboxing, Piano,Guitar |
Years active | 2007–present |
Labels | Columbia Records (2009-present) |
Associated acts | Kendall Schmidt, , Carlos Pena, Jr., James Maslow |
Website | http://www.Logan-Henderson.com |
Career
While still in high school, Pena appeared in television commercials for the
Super Soaker brand recreational
water gun, and his image even appeared on the toy's packaging.
[2]Pena was studying musical theater at the
Boston Conservatory when his manager urged him to audition for
Big Time Rush.[2] Although he was reluctant to do so, he submitted an audition tape and won the role a month later.
[2] Pena moved to
Hollywood in August 2009.
Carlos Pena, Jr. |
Carlos Pena, Jr. performing at Herald Square inNew York City on his 21st birthday on August 15, 2010) |
Background information |
Birth name | Carlos Roberto Pena Jr. |
Born | August 15, 1989 (age 21)
Columbia, Missouri, U.S.[1] |
Origin | Weston, Florida, U.S. |
Occupations | Actor, dancer, singer |
Instruments | Vocals, beatboxing, Guitar |
Years active | 2004–present |
Labels | Columbia Records (2009-present) |
Associated acts | Kendall Schmidt, James Maslow, Logan Henderson |
James David Maslow (born July 16, 1990) is an American actor, singer, and dancer. He is best known for playing the role of James Diamond on Nickelodeon's Big Time Rush and is a member of the boy music group with the same name.Maslow was born in New York and raised in La Jolla, California.[1][2] At the age of six, Maslow began training as a singer when his parents placed him in the San Diego Children's Choir.[1][3]He attended La Jolla and Torrey Pines elementary schools, Muirlands Middle School, and San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts.[3] He had a small role in the San Diego Opera's production of La bohème when he was 10 years old.[3][4][5] He attended acting camp at the La Jolla Playhouse, got his first agent when he was 14, and performed as Marius in a production ofLes Misérables.[3] Quitting the School of Creative and Performing Arts mid-way through the 10th grade, Maslow switched to Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA). He graduated from CoSA in 2007 in the musical theater department.[3]
Career
He made his television debut in 2008 as Shane in the
iCarly episode, "
iSaw Him First".
[4] He also appeared in "urFRENZ" in 2009.
James Maslow |
James Maslow performing with Big Time Rushat Herald Square in New York City on August 15, 2010 |
Background information |
Birth name | James David Maslow |
Born | July 16, 1990 (age 21)
New York City, New York, U.S. |
Origin | La Jolla, California, U.S. |
Occupations | Singer, actor, dancer |
Instruments | Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Drums |
Years active | 2000–present |
Associated acts | Kendall Schmidt, Logan Henderson, Carlos Pena, Jr. |