Steve Harwell, Lead Singer of Smash Mouth Behind Hit "All Star," Dies at 56
- Steve Harwell was the frontman of the band Smash Mouth, known for their hit song "All Star" which appeared in movies like "Shrek."
- "All Star" became a major pop culture phenomenon after being featured in the opening scene of "Shrek" in 2001.
- The song was already successful before "Shrek," considered one of the best of 1999 and earning a Grammy nomination.
- One memorable use of "All Star" was in the 2001 movie "Rat Race," where characters crashed a Smash Mouth concert.
- Harwell's death at 56 marks the end of an era for the band behind the iconic "All Star."