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Steve Harwell was the lead singer of the band Smash Mouth, which came to fame in the late 90s. Of course, they came up with the song “All-Star,” which is still an infamous song, even today. Unfortunately, it was revealed over the weekend that Harwell was going through some medical issues. He had been dealing with liver failure and was receiving hospice care. Overall, his manager Robert Hayes had made it clear that he wouldn’t be alive for much longer. Today, Harwell passed away at the age of 56.
As it turns out, Harwell retired from Smash Mouth about two years ago due to health complications. Numerous videos of Harwell performing erratically had made their way online, fueling rumors that he had an alcohol problem. However, Hayes made sure to remember Harwell on the best terms possible. As he told numerous publications in a statement, the former frontman was an “American original” who was an incredible artist. There was a lot of admiration in the statement.
“Steve’s iconic voice is one of the most recognizable voices from his generation. He loved the fans and loved to perform. Steve Harwell was a true American Original. A larger than life character who shot up into the sky like a Roman candle. Steve should be remembered for his unwavering focus and impassioned determination to reach the heights of pop stardom. And the fact that he achieved this near-impossible goal with very limited musical experience makes his accomplishments all the more remarkable. His only tools were his irrepressible charm and charisma, his fearlessly reckless ambition, and his king-size cajones. Steve lived a 100 percent full-throttle life. Burning brightly across the universe before burning out.”
Our thoughts are with Harwell’s family and friends during this very difficult time. Let us know your favorite Smash Mouth song, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the music world.
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Violet Grohl, the daughter of rock veteran Dave Grohl, is reportedly in the process of preparing her debut album.
Per The Hollywood Reporter, Violet has been working on new material in a studio space that she had been gifted for her birthday by her father. Having performed alongside Dave in the past and also releasing music as a solo artist, Violet is has been described as being “incredibly committed” to the musical process and “to growing as an artist” by an unnamed source.
Currently, her studio time has seen her working with producer Justin Raisen, who has worked with artists as varied as Charli XCX, Drake, and John Legend, and most recently, Kim Gordon on her Grammy-nominated album The Collective.
Violet first emerged as a musician in 2018 at the age of 12, performing a cover of Adele’s “When We Were Young” with her father. Since then, she has also joined her father and other surviving members of Nirvana for a cover of “Heart-Shaped Box”, in addition to providing backing vocals for the likes of St. Vincent and Beck.
She’s also provided backing vocals on songs released the Foo Fighters‘ Medicine at Midnight and But Here We Are albums, and performed as part of the tribute concerts to late drummer Taylor Hawkins. In 2021, she also released her debut single, covering X’s “Nausea”, again in collaboration with her father.
“She’s a true torch singer,” a source told The Hollywood Reporter of her recent material. “Her vocals are tremendous. She’s very talented.”
Currently, official details relating to Violet’s full-length debut are being kept under wraps, including whether the music will be released via the Foo Fighters’ Roswell Records imprint of RCA Records – as was her “Nausea” single.
Dave Grohl and the remainder of his family have been relatively absent from the public eye since September, when Dave shared he had become the father of a daughter born outside of his marriage. “I plan to be a loving and supportive parent to her,” he wrote on social media.
“I love my wife and my children, and I am doing everything I can to regain their trust and earn their forgiveness,” he added. “We’re grateful for your consideration toward all the children involved, as we move forward together.”
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