Steve Harwell, an American vocalist, was notably known for his role as the lead singer and front man of the rock band Smash Mouth from the band’s inception in 1994 until he retired in 2021. During his tenure, he and bassist Paul De Lisle remained the band’s sole consistent members.
Bio/Wiki
Age-56years
Height- 1.82 m
Weight- 94 Kg
Born- 9 January 1967
Birthplace – Santa Clara, California, United States
Full name – Steven Scott Harwell
Death- 4 September 2023
Death place – Boise, Idaho
Profession-Singer
Spouse – Michelle Laroque
Nationality- American
Music group-Smash Mouth (Since 1994)
Family
Harwell was born in 1967 in Santa Clara, California, United States. Details regarding his parents remain undisclosed.
Wife
Steve was in a long-lasting marriage with Michelle Laroque. However, due to her highly private nature, details about their relationship remain largely undisclosed.
Children
Harwell was a father to a son named Presley, who sadly lost his battle with acute lymphocytic leukemia in July 2001 when he was just six months old. In memory of his son, Harwell established a medical research fund bearing Presley’s name.
Career
Greg Camp, along with Harwell, Kevin Coleman, and Paul De Lisle, co-founded Smash Mouth. Before this venture, Harwell had a background as a rapper in F.O.S. (Freedom of Speech). Their breakthrough came with the 1997 hit song “Walkin’ on the Sun,” marking their initial success. In addition to his music career, Harwell made appearances on various television and radio shows. He even had a cameo role in the 2001 film “Rat Race.” However, he was most renowned for the song “All Star.”
Harwell’s involvement extended to the 2013 South Korean-Chinese animated film “Pororo, The Racing Adventure,” where he performed two songs: “Beside Myself” and “Everything Just Crazy.”
On August 27, 2016, during a Smash Mouth performance in Urbana, Illinois, Harwell experienced a stage collapse and was subsequently transported to a hospital. The band completed the concert without him, with De Lisle taking over vocal duties.
Unfortunately, in October 2021, during a performance at a beer and wine festival at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel, New York, Harwell’s behavior raised concerns. He appeared to be intoxicated, engaged in confrontations with the audience, and made gestures that resembled a Nazi salute. Following this incident, Harwell announced his retirement due to ongoing health issues.
Achievement/ Awards
Nominations for 2002:
- Kids’ Choice Award for Favorite Band
- Kids’ Choice Award for Favorite Song
Nominations for 2000:
- Kids’ Choice Award for Favorite Band
Nominations for 1999:
- Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal
Net Worth
At the time of his passing, Steve Harwell, an American musician, had accumulated a net worth of $2.5 million.
Steve Harwell’s Cause of Death
Steve Harwell, the former frontman of the American pop-rock band Smash Mouth, has passed away at the age of 56. This sad news was shared by his manager, Robert Hayes, who informed Rolling Stone that Harwell’s passing occurred in the presence of his family and close friends, and it was peaceful and comfortable. Hayes also acknowledged Steve’s iconic voice, which remains one of the most easily recognizable voices of his generation.
He emphasized Harwell’s deep affection for his fans and his passion for performing, describing his life as one that blazed brilliantly across the universe before ultimately burning out.
While the specific cause of his death was not disclosed in the statement, earlier this week, Hayes had mentioned the statement, singer had been grappling with liver failure. In recent years, Harwell had faced a series of health challenges, including a diagnosis of cardiomyopathy in 2013, a heart disease, as well as acute Wernicke encephalopathy, a neurological disorder that affected his speech and memory. Additionally, he had been battling alcoholism.
