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ificandream

(10,507 posts)
Mon Sep 4, 2023, 10:42 AM Sep 2023

Steve Harwell, Former Smash Mouth Singer, Dies at 56 (Billboard)

Former Smash Mouth singer Steve Harwell has died, a representative for the band confirms to Billboard.

Harwell, who performed as lead vocalist for the California pop-rock act until announcing his retirement from the group in 2021, passed away Monday (Sept. 4) at his home in Boise, Idaho, after being in hospice care. He was 56.

The message continues, “Steve Harwell was a true American original. A larger than life character who shot up into the sky like a Roman candle. Steve should be remembered for his unwavering focus and impassioned determination to reach 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.”

Leading up to his death, Harwell had been placed in resting at home and was being cared for by his fiancé and hospice care. TMZ first wrote of the musician’s current health status earlier on Sunday (Sept. 3), reporting that he’s reached the final stage of liver failure.

Read more: https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/steve-harwell-dead-smash-mouth-singer-dies-obituary-1235405811/

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Steve Harwell, Former Smash Mouth Singer, Dies at 56 (Billboard) (Original Post) ificandream Sep 2023 OP
You might as well be walking on the sun. Botany Sep 2023 #1
This song is one of my favorites. Freethinker65 Sep 2023 #2

Freethinker65

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2. This song is one of my favorites.
Mon Sep 4, 2023, 11:04 AM
Sep 2023

One of the best concerts I attended was a Free performance by SmashMouth at a local town summer fest. While they could have just gone through the motions and cashed the check as many "has been" acts, they put on an amazingly fun and enthusiastic show.

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