Smash Mouth's Former , Lead Singer Steve Harwell , Dies at 56.
'Newsweek' reports that the former
front man of Smash Mouth, Steve Harwell,
died on September 4 of acute liver failure. .
Steve Harwell was a true American Original.
A larger than life character who shot up into
the sky like a Roman candle. Steve will be
remembered for his unwavering focus
and impassioned determination to reach
the heights of pop stardom, Smash Mouth statement, via X.
Rest in peace knowing you aimed for the stars, and magically hit your target.
Rest easy, Smash Mouth statement, via X.
The Associated Press reports that the band's
manager said that the singer "passed peacefully and
comfortably" while surrounded by family and friends.
He died at his home in Boise, Idaho.
Harwell helped found Smash Mouth in
1994 along with drummer Kevin Coleman,
guitarist Greg Camp and bassist Paul De Lisle. .
Harwell helped found Smash Mouth in
1994 along with drummer Kevin Coleman,
guitarist Greg Camp and bassist Paul De Lisle. .
In 1997, the band released their
debut album 'Fush Yu Mang.'.
The band's new lead singer Zach Goode emailed
a statement to 'Newsweek' on Harwell's death.
The band's new lead singer Zach Goode emailed
a statement to 'Newsweek' on Harwell's death.
Today, my heart goes out to Steve's
family and friends. Although we never
met personally, I have an enormous
amount of respect for what he
accomplished and the legacy that
he left behind. Steve was a legend, Zach Goode statement, via 'Newsweek'.
For the past two years, Harwell has been
retired from Smash Mouth as the band
continued to tour with Goode as its lead singer. .
Steve's legacy will live on through the music. Steve's iconic voice is one of the most recognizable voices from his generation. He loved the fans and loved to perform, Smash Mouth statement, via 'Newsweek'.
Steve's legacy will live on through the music. Steve's iconic voice is one of the most recognizable voices from his generation. He loved the fans and loved to perform, Smash Mouth statement, via 'Newsweek'
