Smash Mouth frontman Steve Harwell dies aged 56
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mash Mouth former frontman Steve Harwell has died aged 56, it has been introduced.
The singer died “peacefully and comfortably” on Monday at his dwelling in Boise, Idaho whereas surrounded by family and friends, the band’s supervisor Robert Hayes confirmed to the PA news company.
Harwell, who co-founded the US rock band in 1994, rose to fame with the group who’re recognized for his or her hits together with All Star and their cowl of The Monkees’ I’m a Believer.
In a press release, Hayes added: “Steve Harwell was a true American Original. A larger than life character who shot up into the sky like a Roman candle.
“Steve must be remembered for his unwavering focus and impassioned willpower to achieve the heights of pop stardom.
“And the fact that he achieved this near-impossible goal with very limited musical experience makes his accomplishments all the more remarkable.
“His solely instruments have been his irrepressible attraction and charisma, his fearlessly reckless ambition, and his king-size cajones.
“Steve lived a 100% full-throttle life. Burning brightly across the universe before burning out. Good night Heevo Veev.
“Rest in peace figuring out you aimed for the celebrities, and magically hit your goal. He might be tremendously missed by those that knew and cherished him.”
Harwell retired from the band two years in the past with the group now touring with new vocalist Zach Goode.
During his time within the group, they launched seven studio albums together with their 1997 debut, Fush Yu Mang, which contained the hits Walkin’ on the Sun and a canopy of funk band War’s Why Can’t We Be Friends?
Their smash hit, All Star, from their 1999 follow-up Astro Lounge emerged into in style tradition following a number of appearances in movies together with 2001 animation movie Shrek.
The tune additionally earned them a Grammy nomination for greatest pop efficiency by a duo or group with vocal.