Smash Mouth

Smash Mouth is a rock band from San Jose, California, USA and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Smash Mouth
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Smash Mouth at VMworld 2007
Background information
Origin
GenresAlternative rock
Pop rock
Ska punk
Power Pop
Years active1994 – present
LabelsUniversal, Beautiful Bomb
Websitehttp://www.smashmouth.com/
MembersPaul De Lisle
Michael Klooster
Randy Cooke
Sean Hurwitz
Zach Goode
Past membersSteve Harwell (deceased)
Kevin Coleman
Greg Camp
Michael Urbano
Mitch Marine
Jason Sutter
Leroy Miller
Charlie Paxson
Mike Krompass
Sam Eigen

Formed in 1994, the group is formed by Steve Harwell (lead vocals/Guitar), Greg Camp (guitar), Paul De Lisle (bass), and Kevin Coleman (original drummer). Their most famous song is "Walkin' on the Sun".

Influences

Smash Mouth stated music artists include Joe Jackson, Green Day, Beastie Boys, Bob Marley, Elvis Costello, Fishbone, Madness, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Beat, The Specials, Billy Idol and INXS as influences.

Studio albums

Singles

Year Title Peak Chart positions Album
US Hot 100 US Modern Rock US Top 40 Mainstream US Adult Top 40 US Dance
1997 "Walkin' on the Sun" - 1 2 1 - Fush Yu Mang
"Why Can't We Be Friends?" - 28 - - -
1998 "Can't Get Enough of You, Baby" - 30 18 14 - Astro Lounge
1999 "All Star" 4 2 1 1 -
"Then the Morning Comes" 8 26 5 2 -
2001 "I'm a Believer" 25 - 15 4 - Smash Mouth
2001 "Pacific Coast Party" - - 37 - 20
2003 "You Are My Number One" - - 40 25 11 Get the Picture?
2006 "Story of My Life" - - - 29 - Summer Girl
"So Insane" - - - 25 -