Steve Harwell, of the American rock band Smash Mouth, sings on stage through the KROQ Weenie Roast on June 19, 1999 on the Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre in Irvine, California. Lester Cohen/Getty Pictures
Former Smash Mouth singer Steve Harwell has died after receiving hospice care. He was 56 years previous.
Band supervisor Robert Hayes confirmed Harwell’s loss of life in an announcement to Rolling Stone on Monday, September 4, noting that the musician “handed peacefully and comfortably” at his residence in Idaho.
“Steve has been retired from Smash Mouth for 2 years now, and the band continues to tour with new vocalist Zach Goode,” the assertion continued. “That stated, Steve’s legacy will stay on by the music.”
Hayes went on to quote the band’s accomplishments with Harwell on the helm, together with two No. 1 singles, 5 High 40 singles, a Grammy nomination and extra. “Steve’s iconic voice is without doubt one of the most recognizable voices from his technology. He cherished the followers and cherished to carry out,” learn the assertion. “Steve Harwell was a real American Authentic. A bigger than life character who shot up into the sky like a Roman candle. Steve ought to be remembered for his unwavering focus and impassioned willpower to achieve the heights of pop stardom. And the truth that he achieved this near-impossible objective with very restricted musical expertise makes his accomplishments all of the extra exceptional.”
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Hayes’ tribute to Harwell concluded: “His solely instruments had been his irrepressible appeal and charisma, his fearlessly reckless ambition, and his king-size cajones. Steve lived a 100% full-throttle life. Burning brightly throughout the universe earlier than burning out.”
Portrait of the American band Smash Mouth, left to proper, Steve Harwell, Paul De Lisle, Greg Camp, and Kevin Coleman on the Metro in Chicago, Illinois, August 30, 1997. Paul Natkin/Getty Pictures
An announcement shared through the official Smash Mouth social media account added on Monday, “Relaxation in peace figuring out you aimed for the celebs, and magically hit your goal. Relaxation straightforward.”
In the future earlier than information broke of Harwell’s loss of life, Us Weekly confirmed through Harwell’s rep that the singer was experiencing liver failure and receiving end-of-life care. He beforehand retired from performing in 2021 because of a number of long-term well being challenges.
On the time, Harwell had been seen slurring his phrases and swearing on the viewers throughout a present in Bethel, New York. When his retirement made headlines, Harwell thanked his bandmates and constant followers in a heartfelt press launch.
“I’ve tried so exhausting to energy by my bodily and psychological well being points and to play in entrance of you one final time, however I simply wasn’t in a position to,” he stated in October 2021. “I’m so grateful to each certainly one of you who has helped Smash Mouth promote over 10 million albums worldwide, put us on high of radio charts and people who have saved ‘All Star’ related as one of many high memes on the web in the present day.”
He continued: “I can not wait to see what Smash Mouth accomplishes subsequent and am wanting ahead to counting myself as one of many band’s latest followers.”
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Harwell cofounded Smash Mouth in 1994 alongside Greg Camp, Kevin Coleman and Paul De Lisle, the one remaining authentic member of the band. Following his retirement, Harwell was changed by Zach Goode as lead vocalist.
Smash Mouth is probably finest identified for ‘90s hits “Walkin’ on the Solar” and “All Star.” Their cowl of “I’m a Believer” by The Monkees seems on the soundtrack for the 2001 film Shrek.
Harwell is survived by his fiancée, Annette, and his siblings, Carla, Michelle, Julie and Mark.
