The label wasn't happy with the way "I'm Shakin'" was sounding. They moved to The Jungle Room in Burbank to finish the album. Once the band and producers decided on the material and Taylor and Louie graduated from high school, they started recording at NRG Studios in North Hollywood, California. The label liked the idea of Ocasek producing the album, but since he loved the demos so much, everyone thought that Keith Forsey and Brian Reeves, who recorded the demos, should be given the opportunity. Ocasek said he could use it for the show, but Schwartzman took it back to LA and held on to it for quite a while. Schwartzman loved Ocasek's pink Jazzmaster, the one he used in The Cars. Rooney flew out to New York City for a show with Phantom Planet at CBGB's. They spent a lot of time talking about the songs and Ocasek wanted to use the demo songs on the album, feeling they were finished. Ocasek got his hands on the demo CD and immediately contacted Schwartzman. The band was interested in having Ric Ocasek produce the album. Based on their roster, Rooney signed the deal with Geffen/Interscope in 2002. Iovine expressed his love for the demo and said he would produce a couple of tracks himself if they signed with them. After meeting all interested parties, the band went to Interscope to meet with Jimmy Iovine. After the show, the president of Geffen Records approached the band. Rooney played a show at the Roxy in early 2002 packed with Rooney fans and A&R representatives. Schwartzman decided to leave school and pursue the band full-time. It consisted of the songs "Popstars," "If It Were Up To Me," and "Losing All Control." The demo made its way around LA and created buzz for the band at the major labels and management companies. They recorded another demo CD with producers Keith Forsey and Brian Reeves. Schwartzman sent his latest material to his bandmates in LA and flew home every month to perform. Instead of writing papers, he spent his dorm room nights writing new Rooney songs. Schwartzman moved to New York City to attend the Eugene Lang College at the New School. The band played multiple shows a month around Los Angeles and Anaheim and built up a strong following. They released a series of independent EPs called Deli Meats (2000), Plug It In (2001), and Mastedonia (2002). Ned Brower replaced Briggs as drummer and Louie Stephens was added as keyboardist. The original lineup consisted of Robert Schwartzman, Matthew Winter on bass, Teddy Briggs on drums, and Matthew Star (née Srolestar) and Taylor Locke on guitar. Rooney first formed as Ed Rooney in 1999. 1.5 2016–present: New line up and Washed Away.They have toured the nation with acts such as Weezer, The Strokes, Jane's Addiction, Travis, Keane, Audioslave, OK Go, and Queens of the Stone Age. Their music is reminiscent of British Invasion rock and 1980s pop, and has been compared to The Beatles, The Cars, Jellyfish, Sloan and Queen. The band is named after Ed Rooney, the principal in Ferris Bueller's Day Off portrayed by actor Jeffrey Jones. Before Schwartzman decided to continue with the project and take it in a different direction, the band's most enduring line-up consisted of Schwartzman (lead vocals, guitar), Louie Stephens (keyboards, piano), Taylor Locke (lead guitar, backing vocals), Matthew Winter (bass guitar) and Ned Brower (drums, backing vocals). Rooney is the primary musical project of singer-songwriter Robert Schwartzman, evolving from its origin as an American rock band formed by high school friends in Los Angeles.
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