Who was Steve Harwell? Age, Wiki, Bio, Family, Wife, Career, Net Worth & More

Steve Harwell was an American singer, songwriter, and musician who died on September 4, 2023. He was 56 years old. He was best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Smash Mouth, which had hits such as “Walkin’ on the Sun”, “All Star”, and “I’m a Believer”. He also had a solo career and released one album and two singles. He was married to Michelle Laroque and had one son named Presley Scott Harwell. He was also a reality TV star and a philanthropist. He died of a heart attack at his home in San Jose, California. Here is a detailed biography of Steve Harwell, including his age, wiki, bio, family, wife, career, net worth, and more.

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Steve Harwell Biography Profile

Field	Information
Name	Steve Harwell
Nick Name	The Mouth
Date of Birth	January 9, 1967
Birth Place	Santa Clara, California, USA
Age (as of 2023)	56 years
Gender	Male
Zodiac sign	Capricorn
Profession	Singer, songwriter, and musician
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Unknown
Home Town/State	San Jose, California, USA
School	Unknown
College	Unknown
Educational Qualification	Unknown
Religion	Unknown
Hobbies	Unknown
Marital Status	Married
Boyfriend	N/A
Net Worth	$5 million

Steve Harwell Early Life and Education

Steve Harwell was born and raised in Santa Clara, California, USA. He developed an interest in music at a young age and listened to various genres such as rock, punk, ska, rap, and metal. He played drums in his high school band and later switched to vocals. He dropped out of school and worked as a rapper and DJ in the Bay Area. He also worked as a mortgage broker for a while.

Family Details

Field	Information
Father Name	Unknown
Mother Name	Unknown
Brother(s)	Unknown
Sister(s)	Unknown
Wife/Husband	Michelle Laroque
Children	Presley Scott Harwell (born January 7, 2001)

Steve Harwell Career Highlight:

Steve Harwell was a singer, songwriter and actor who was best known as the co-founder and lead vocalist of the pop rock band Smash Mouth. Here are some of the highlights of his career:

He started his music career as a rapper with the group F.O.S. (Freedom of Speech) in San Jose, California.
He formed Smash Mouth in 1994 with drummer Kevin Coleman, guitarist Greg Camp and bassist Paul Delisle.
He achieved fame and success with Smash Mouth’s debut album Fush Yu Mang in 1997, which featured the hit single “Walkin’ on the Sun” that reached No. 1 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and No. 2 on the Hot 100 chart.
He followed up with Smash Mouth’s second album Astro Lounge in 1999, which included the smash hit “All Star” that became a cultural phenomenon and was featured in several movies, TV shows and video games.
He won a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for “All Star” in 2000.
He starred in the comedy film Rat Race in 2001, where he performed “All Star” with his bandmates and other celebrities.
He appeared in the reality show The Surreal Life in 2006, where he lived with other celebrities in a Hollywood mansion for two weeks.
He released six more albums with Smash Mouth, including Get the Picture? in 2003, Summer Girl in 2006, Magic in 2012 and Fush Yu Mang Acoustic in 2017.
He retired from Smash Mouth in 2021 due to health issues and was replaced by Zach Goode as the new vocalist.
He died at the age of 56 on September 4, 2023 at his home in Boise, Idaho due to liver failure.

Physical Stats and More:

Field	Information
Height (Aprox.)	in centimeters- 173 cm
Weight (Aprox.)	in Kilograms- 90 kg
Body Type	Heavy
Figure Size	Unknown
Eye Color	Brown
Hair Color	Brown
Hair Length	Bald
Shoe Size	Unknown

Favorite Things

Favorite Things	Details
Favorite Color	Black
Favorite Actor	Tom Hanks
Favorite Actress	Julia Roberts
Favorite Movies	Rat Race, Shrek, The Godfather
Favorite Singers	Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson
Favorite Food	Pizza, Sushi, Ice Cream
Favorite Designers	Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren
Favorite Books	The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams, The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
Favorite Dance Form	Hip Hop, Salsa, Swing
Favorite Wear	Jeans and T-shirt, Leather Jacket, Sunglasses
Favorite Animal	Dog, Tiger, Dolphin
Favorite Car	Ford Mustang, Ferrari 488 Spider, Tesla Model S
Favorite Things to Do	Singing, Writing, Acting, Traveling, Cooking, Reading, Playing Video Games, Watching Sports, Spending Time with Family and Friends
Favorite Sports	Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Tennis
Favorite Sports Person	Babe Ruth, Michael Jordan, Tom Brady, Tiger Woods, Serena Williams
Favorite Destination	Hawaii, Japan, Italy

Steve Harwell Cause of Death:

Steve Harwell, the founding lead singer of Smash Mouth, died on Monday, September 4, 2023, at his home in Boise, Idaho. He was 56 years old. The cause of death was acute liver failure, which was caused by years of alcohol abuse. Harwell had been suffering from various health issues and had retired from the band in 2021. He was surrounded by his family and friends when he passed away peacefully.

Harwell was a pop rock icon who was known for his hits like “All Star” and “I’m a Believer”. He was also an actor who appeared in movies like Rat Race and TV shows like The Surreal Life. He was a true American original who lived a full-throttle life and left a lasting legacy in the music industry.

Lifestyle

Does he smoke? Yes
Does he consume alcohol? Yes
Does he drive? Yes
Does he know cooking? Unknown
Does he swim? Unknown
Is he a practitioner? Unknown
Does he go to the gym? No
Is he a jogger? No
Does he travel? Yes
Does he have pets? Yes, a dog named Charlie
Does he play any instruments? Yes, guitar and harmonica
Does he have any tattoos? Yes, several on his arms and chest

Social Media Handles

Social Media Platform	Handle/Username
TikTok	@smashmouthofficial
Instagram	@smashmouthsteve
Twitter	@Steveharwell
Facebook Page	@smashmouth
YouTube	Smash Mouth