Smash Mouth History

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Smash Mouth was formed in San Jose, Ca, in 1994. Smash Mouth’s band members were Steve Harwell as lead vocalist, Paul De Lisle as bassist, Michael Klooster as keyboardist, Kevin Coleman as drummer, and Greg Camp as guitarist. The band had a rough start, but began their journey to superstardom with the song “Nervous In The Alley.” Interscope Records heard that song and decided to sign the band. With IR, Smash Mouth created their first album, Fush Yu Mang, in 1997. In this album, was their first hit single, “Walkin On The Sun.” This song made the album go double platinum. Thus, paving their way to the top.
On June 8, 1999, Smash Mouth produced their second album Astro Lounge. This album consists of 15 songs and is 50 min and 26 seconds long.

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