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The track, sung by Steve Harwell, took a winding path to evergreen status that illustrates how social media and fan-made content have transformed the music business.
Steve Harwell Michael Tullberg/Getty Images Steve Harwell left his mark on the music industry as the lead singer of Smash Mouth, the rock band best known for hits including “All Star” and “Walkin’ on the Sun.” Despite dealing with health issues and personal tragedy, Harwell never lost his passion for the band, telling Vice in 2014 that he’d never tire of playing the hits for live audiences. “There’s always somebody in the crowd who hasn’t heard it. Or hasn’t seen it live. When I go out on stage,
The Smash Mouth frontman previously entered hospice care due to reaching the final stages of liver failure. Harwell passed away at his home in Boise, Idaho, surrounded by family and friends.
Steve Harwell, the troubled former singer of San Jose act Smash Mouth, rose to great heights with the "Shrek" favorite "All Star" and other songs.
Steve Harwell, the Grammy-nominated pop-rock band Smash Mouth's longtime frontman, died of severe liver failure. He was 56. Harwell "passed peacefully and