“I would sprint home from school in my bell bottoms, Pittsburgh Steelers jersey, my fake Converse and feathered hair to lay in front of the TV to watch Elvis movies.”

American musician and singer

Steve Harwell was an American musician and singer. He was the lead vocalist of the rock band Smash Mouth from its formation in 1994 until his retirement in October 2021. He became best known as the voice of Smash Mouth, fronting the band through its years of broad popular recognition. His public identity is tied to that role, and to his work as a rock singer over nearly three decades with the group.