Steve Harwell

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[edit] Steve Harwell — lead vocals (1994-present)

Steve "Smash Mouth" Harwell January 9, 1967, Santa Clara, California) is an American musician. He was the lead vocalist for bands Smash Mouth and Radio Angel before walking out in March 2008.

Harwell has credited Van Halen, The Waterboys, and Elvis Presley as musical influences. He formed the band Smash Mouth in 1994 with Greg Camp, Kevin Coleman, and Paul De Lisle. He was previously a rapper in a group called F.O.S.

Harwell was featured in the sixth season of VH1's Surreal Life, and has appeared on many other television and radio shows, as well as making an appearance in the movie Rat Race.

[edit] Personal life

Harwell's 6 month old son Presley died in July 2001 from acute lymphatic leukemia. Subsequently, Harwell created a medical research fund in Presley's name.

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