History of Smash Mouth in Timeline

Smash Mouth is an American rock band formed in 1994 in San Jose, California. Originally consisting of Steve Harwell, Kevin Coleman, Greg Camp, and Paul De Lisle, the band achieved mainstream success with hit songs like "Walkin' on the Sun", "All Star", and "Then The Morning Comes", and a cover of "I'm a Believer". Steve Harwell's departure in 2021 left Paul De Lisle as the only original member of the band.

1990: Harwell and Coleman Meet

In 1990, Steve Harwell and Kevin Coleman met, beginning the journey towards the formation of Smash Mouth.

1994: Smash Mouth Formation

In 1994, Smash Mouth officially formed, with Steve Harwell, Kevin Coleman, Greg Camp, and Paul De Lisle as its initial members.

1997: Walkin' on the Sun Release

In 1997, Smash Mouth released the song "Walkin' on the Sun".

1997: Debut Album Release

In 1997, Smash Mouth released their debut album, Fush Yu Mang, which featured keyboardist Michael Klooster and included the hit single "Walkin' on the Sun".

1998: Release of "The Fonz" and "Why Can't We Be Friends"

In 1998, Smash Mouth released the singles "The Fonz" and a cover of "Why Can't We Be Friends" from the film Wild Things.

1999: The East Bay Sessions Release and Drummer Changes

In 1999, Smash Mouth released The East Bay Sessions and experienced drummer changes, with Kevin Coleman leaving due to back problems and being temporarily replaced by Michael Urbano and Mitch Marine.

1999: "All Star" and "Then The Morning Comes" Releases

In 1999, Smash Mouth released the songs "All Star" and "Then The Morning Comes".

1999: Astro Lounge Release

In 1999, Smash Mouth released their second album, Astro Lounge, which featured a more pop-oriented sound and included hit singles like "All Star" and "Then the Morning Comes".

2001: "All Star" in Shrek

In 2001, "All Star" was featured in the film Shrek.

2001: "I'm a Believer" Cover and Rat Race Appearance

In 2001, Smash Mouth covered "I'm a Believer" for the Shrek soundtrack and appeared as themselves in the movie Rat Race.

2001: "I'm a Believer" Cover

In 2001, Smash Mouth released a cover of The Monkees' song "I'm a Believer".

2003: Get the Picture? Release and Interscope Departure

In 2003, Smash Mouth released the album Get the Picture? and was subsequently dropped from Interscope Records.

August 2005: Gumby's Birthday Performance

In August 2005, Smash Mouth played at Gumby's Birthday Celebration.

September 2005: "Getaway Car" Performance

In September 2005, Smash Mouth performed "Getaway Car" on Last Call with Carson Daly.

December 2005: Gift of Rock Release

In December 2005, Smash Mouth released a Christmas album titled Gift of Rock, featuring covers of Christmas songs and one original track.

February 14, 2006: Michael Urbano Leaves

On February 14, 2006, Michael Urbano left Smash Mouth due to creative differences, leading to a series of drummer replacements.

September 19, 2006: Summer Girl Album Release

On September 19, 2006, Smash Mouth released the album Summer Girl after shelving the Old Habits project. Much of their music was used for the movie Zoom.

2007: Jason Sutter Leaves

In early 2007, Jason Sutter left Smash Mouth to play drums for Chris Cornell and Mitch Marine returned as a fill-in drummer.

2008: Greg Camp Leaves, Leroy Miller Joins

In the summer of 2008, Greg Camp left Smash Mouth and Leroy Miller joined to play guitar.

2009: Leroy Miller Departs, Greg Camp Returns

In 2009, Leroy Miller left Smash Mouth, and Greg Camp returned to the band.

2010: Drummer Changes

In 2010, Mitch Marine left Smash Mouth again and was replaced by Michael Urbano, who left after one year and was replaced by Marine once again. Marine left after a brief spell and was replaced by Randy Cooke.

June 2011: 24 Eggs Challenge

In June 2011, a writer at Something Awful offered Steve Harwell $20 to eat 24 eggs, which led to a fundraising challenge.

July 2011: Harwell Accepts Egg Challenge

In July 2011, Steve Harwell accepted the 24 egg challenge if fans pledged $10,000 for St. Jude Children's Hospital. The goal was quickly reached.

October 11, 2011: Steve Harwell Completes 24 Eggs Challenge

On October 11, 2011, Steve Harwell successfully completed the 24 eggs challenge at Johnny Garlic's restaurant, raising $15,000 for St. Jude Children's Hospital.

2011: Greg Camp Leaves Again

In 2011, Greg Camp left Smash Mouth again, and Sean Hurwitz joined the band.

September 4, 2012: Magic Album Release

On September 4, 2012, Smash Mouth released their sixth studio album, Magic, after signing with 429 Records. The album was primarily produced by new band member Mike Krompass.

2012: Sean Hurwitz Departs, Mike Krompass Joins

In 2012, Sean Hurwitz departed, Mike Krompass joined, and later in the year, Hurwitz returned to Smash Mouth.

February 1, 2013: AutoNation Event Headliner

On February 1, 2013, Smash Mouth headlined the AutoNation Coast to Coast rebranding event in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

2013: Under the Sun Tour

In 2013, Smash Mouth participated in the "Under the Sun" tour with Gin Blossoms and Sugar Ray.

October 6, 2014: Pororo Soundtrack Contribution

On October 6, 2014, Smash Mouth composed two songs for the English version of the South Korean animated film Pororo, The Racing Adventure.

2014: "Under the Sun" Tour

In 2014, Smash Mouth was part of the "Under the Sun" tour with Uncle Kracker, Blues Traveler, and Sugar Ray.

June 14, 2015: Taste of Fort Collins Incident

On June 14, 2015, at the Taste of Fort Collins, Steve Harwell became angry after bread was thrown on stage, resulting in a profanity-laced tirade and his departure from the stage.

May 2016: Live Album Release

In May 2016, Smash Mouth released their first live album, Playlist: The Very Best of Smash Mouth, through Sony Music, featuring recordings from Rapid City and Manila.

2016: Sam Eigen Joins and Randy Cooke Returns

In 2016, Smash Mouth added Sam Eigen as a new member and saw the return of Randy Cooke.

November 1, 2018: "Unity" Single Release

On November 1, 2018, Smash Mouth released the single "Unity" featuring Kool Keith and Darryl McDaniels.

2018: Greg Camp Rejoins and Acoustic Album Release

In early 2018, Greg Camp rejoined Smash Mouth, and an acoustic re-recording of Fush Yu Mang was released for its 20th anniversary.

2019: "Bus Stop" Cover Release

In 2019, Smash Mouth released a cover of The Hollies' song, "Bus Stop".

August 8, 2020: Sturgis Rally Performance

On August 8, 2020, Smash Mouth performed at the 2020 Sturgis Rally, where vocalist Steve Harwell made controversial remarks about COVID-19.

October 2021: Big Sip Festival Performance and Harwell's Retirement

In October 2021, Smash Mouth performed at The Big Sip beer and wine festival, where Harwell's behavior led to his retirement due to health issues.

2021: Steve Harwell's Departure

In 2021, Steve Harwell departed from Smash Mouth, leaving Paul De Lisle as the sole remaining original member.

March 2, 2022: "Never Gonna Give You Up" Cover Release

On March 2, 2022, Smash Mouth released a cover of Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up".

March 2022: Zach Goode Joins as New Lead Singer

In March 2022, Smash Mouth announced that Zach Goode would be the new lead singer, replacing Steve Harwell.

July 1, 2022: "4th of July" Single Release

On July 1, 2022, Smash Mouth released a new single, "4th of July".

July 28, 2023: "Underground Sun" Single Release

On July 28, 2023, Smash Mouth released "Underground Sun" as a single, with a music video created using AI.

September 3, 2023: Announcement of Steve Harwell's Hospice Care

On September 3, 2023, it was announced that Steve Harwell was receiving hospice care and was expected to have only days to live due to liver failure.

November 6, 2023: Announcement of "Missile Toes" Christmas Album

On November 6, 2023, Smash Mouth announced their second Christmas album, "Missile Toes", featuring covers and original songs.

April 12, 2024: Release of "Ride On" single and video

On April 12, 2024, Smash Mouth released the single and video "Ride On".

December 4, 2024: Confirmation of "Fush Yu Too" LP

On December 4, 2024, Smash Mouth confirmed a full-length LP titled "Fush Yu Too" was in the works and was due by the end of February.

2025: Release of "Blinding Lights" cover, AI Backlash

In 2025, Smash Mouth released a cover of "Blinding Lights" by The Weeknd, which received backlash for the alleged use of AI in the cover art.

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