Tributes are pouring in for Smash Mouth co-founder Steve Harwell after his tragic passing.
On Monday (Sept. 4), it was introduced that the previous lead singer handed away as a consequence of liver failure. His supervisor shared that he was in hospice care throughout his last days, surrounded by his family and friends. He was 56. Harwell will likely be cremated in Boise, Idaho and be buried in San Jose, Calif.
Present Smash Mouth lead singer, Zach Goode, who took over for Harwell after he retired from the band two years in the past, posted a press release by way of a collection of tweets.
“Right now, my coronary heart goes out to Steve’s household and buddies. Though we by no means met personally, I’ve an unlimited quantity of respect for what he achieved and the legacy that he left behind. Steve was a legend,” he started. “Smash Mouth songs have been the soundtrack to so many individuals’s lives and I’m honored to take care of them in my very own little approach, even when just for some time. I really like singing these songs each night time and carrying on the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll in entrance of the perfect followers on this planet.”
He added that he’ll proceed to strive in his personal approach to “honor what Steve and the band have created. These songs need to dwell on and be heard. Thanks all on your continued help and should Steve discover the remaining he deserves. I thanks for listening.”
Comic Bert Kreischer shared a selfie with Harwell on X (previously Twitter) and wrote about their likelihood encounter that left a mark on him. “11 years in the past I met Steve Harwell, there was a fireplace alarm and we have been staying on the similar lodge, we talked exterior whereas we waited, ended up on the bar, crashed a marriage, and that night time I joined Instagram. This photograph was my first put up on Instagram- goddamn we had a enjoyable night time that night time!!!”
Followers additionally took to social media to share their favourite recollections, performances and music from Harwell. Quite a few Shrek memes, primarily based on their smash hit, “All Star,” have been posted.
See extra tributes to the late Steve Harwell, beneath.
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