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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."
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