Also in 1999, The East Bay Sessions was released as a collection of early songs. Shortly after the release of the album, drummer Kevin Coleman left the band due to back problems. He was initially replaced by Michael Urbano , who was quickly replaced by Mitch Marine for the tour…
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The band’s second album, Astro Lounge , was released in 1999 and marked a change in direction, as it had less of the previous ska influence and more of a pop sound. It led to more publicity for the band, and ended up being one of the most critically acclaimed…
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The band’s first publicity came when a demo of the song “Nervous in the Alley” was played by a San Jose radio station, KOME . Soon after, Interscope Records signed the band, and the group’s debut album, Fush Yu Mang , was released in 1997, featuring another member: the keyboardist…
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Smash Mouth’s roots trace back to 1990 when Steve Harwell and Kevin Coleman met. Smash Mouth was then formed in 1994 by Harwell, who had formerly played in a rap group called F.O.S. (Freedom of Speech). Coleman, who was Harwell’s manager, knew guitarist Greg Camp and bassist Paul De Lisle…
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