Steve Harwell, whose musical path began with the creation of Smash Mouth in 1994left a deep mark on the rock scene of the 90s, thanks to iconic hits like “All Star” and “I’m a Believer”.
The members of Smash Mouth unfortunately they could not say goodbye in person to Steve Harwell. The reason? He requested privacy during his last days while he was in hospice care. The band’s manager, Robert Hayes, informed TMZ that the remembered vocalist of the group asked not to receive visitors, except for his family, his fiancée and his manager.
Although his bandmates couldn’t be with him in person, the manager assured that Steve Harwell had no problems with any of them. Everyone sent their prayers and well wishes for him before his passing, mainly through phone calls.
Despite the departure of Steve Harwellthe life of Smash Mouth continues without interruption. The band will continue to tour with their new singer, Zach Goodeand does not plan to cancel any concerts unless Steve’s funeral coincides with a previously scheduled event.
Steve Harwell, the iconic former vocalist and co-founder of the iconic smash mouth bandHe passed away at the age of 56. The news was confirmed by Robert Hayes, the group’s manager, who revealed that the singer was surrounded by family and friends after a long battle with liver failure.
Harwell, whose musical career took off with the birth of Smash Mouth in 1994, left an indelible mark on the ’90s rock scene with unforgettable hits like “All Star” and “I’m a Believer”. Both songs captivated audiences again when they were included on the soundtrack of the first Shrek movie in 2001.
Throught social media, Smash Mouth he remembered his former vocalist as a musician who achieved great achievements thanks to his charisma, charm and boundless audacity. In his words, “Steve Harwell it was a larger-than-life character, who shot up into the sky like a rocket. He will be remembered for his unwavering focus and passionate determination to reach the heights of pop stardom. Rest in peace, knowing that you aimed for the stars and magically reached your goal.”
‘All Star’ by Smash Mouth, song that made ‘Shrek’ a hit
Few songs achieve such a perfect combination with a movie like “All Star”. Anyone born in the 1990s onwards will not only identify Shrek as one of the most iconic animation franchises in history, but will also have the famous refrain etched in their memory. “Somebody once told me the world is gonna roll me…” which, for many, is the iconic Shrek song. However, this song is much more than that.
It was released with the band’s second album Smash Mouth, “Astro Lounge”. What’s amazing is that it caught on long before the green ogre character took the world by storm, as it was officially released on May 4, 1999, two years before the movie was released. Despite this, his inclusion in one of cinema’s most iconic introduction scenes contributed greatly to his immortality.
In barely two minutes of the film, Shrek she manages to show her personality by laughing at the fairy tale she is reading while in the bathroom. When the first chords of “All Star” sound after kicking in the door and leaving, the rest is history. The lyrics of the song fit perfectly, as it tells the story of a girl who teases a boy and then encourages him to live life his own way, something that fits the lifestyle of the green ogre in his beloved swamp, despite the constant annoyances.
Despite the years that have passed, the fame of the song has not diminished at all. Either thanks to Shrek or because of its transformation into a meme, and even the theory of youtuber Joe Sudano, who demonstrated in various videos on his channel that the lyrics of the song can be adapted to any other song in the world, “All Star” has become a classic. intergenerational.
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