Rooney did in fact appear on the O.C. either late in the 1st seaon or early in the 2nd season if I recall correctly. 
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From: "Matthew George" <abertawe@gmail.com>
> So, I went to see Rooney this evening.  Actually, I also saw the Little
> Ones, by hot-footing it from one venue to another, but that's another story.
> 
> 
> Thing is, when did Rooney become poster-boys for 14 year old girls?  I'd
> always assumed they'd be appreciated by chin-stroking power-pop fans in
> their early/mid-30s.  But tonight's gig was like a school disco.  Have they
> been on Hollyoaks/O.C. or something?  What cultural meme have I missed this
> time?  Apart from me and the Mrs. the only over-30s were the parents of the
> children (I kid you not...there were at least 10 parents present, stood at
> the back or just outside the main room, keeping half an eye on their kids).
> 
> By the way, they were quite good, but seemed to get a bit too carried away
> by the dozens of screaming girls.  A quieter crowd might have forced a more
> concentrated performance.  The Little Ones were far better, and seemed
> genuinely surprised by the generous and grateful (and slightly more mature)
> Bristol crowd.
> 
> So what did I miss with Rooney?  O.C.?  Advertisements?
> 
> Matt.