Smash Mouth's Former Lead Singer Steve Harwell Dies at 56

Smash Mouth's Former Lead Singer Steve Harwell Dies at 56

Smash Mouth's Former , Lead Singer Steve Harwell , Dies at 56.

'Newsweek' reports that the former front man of Smash Mouth, Steve Harwell, died on September 4 of acute liver failure.

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Steve Harwell was a true American Original.

A larger than life character who shot up into the sky like a Roman candle.

Steve will be remembered for his unwavering focus and impassioned determination to reach the heights of pop stardom, Smash Mouth statement, via X.

Rest in peace knowing you aimed for the stars, and magically hit your target.

Rest easy, Smash Mouth statement, via X.

The Associated Press reports that the band's manager said that the singer "passed peacefully and comfortably" while surrounded by family and friends.

He died at his home in Boise, Idaho.

Harwell helped found Smash Mouth in 1994 along with drummer Kevin Coleman, guitarist Greg Camp and bassist Paul De Lisle.

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Harwell helped found Smash Mouth in 1994 along with drummer Kevin Coleman, guitarist Greg Camp and bassist Paul De Lisle.

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In 1997, the band released their debut album 'Fush Yu Mang.'.

The band's new lead singer Zach Goode emailed a statement to 'Newsweek' on Harwell's death.

The band's new lead singer Zach Goode emailed a statement to 'Newsweek' on Harwell's death.

Today, my heart goes out to Steve's family and friends.

Although we never met personally, I have an enormous amount of respect for what he accomplished and the legacy that he left behind.

Steve was a legend, Zach Goode statement, via 'Newsweek'.

For the past two years, Harwell has been retired from Smash Mouth as the band continued to tour with Goode as its lead singer.

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Steve's legacy will live on through the music.

Steve's iconic voice is one of the most recognizable voices from his generation.

He loved the fans and loved to perform, Smash Mouth statement, via 'Newsweek'.

Steve's legacy will live on through the music.

Steve's iconic voice is one of the most recognizable voices from his generation.

He loved the fans and loved to perform, Smash Mouth statement, via 'Newsweek'