11/08/2003 – Steve Harwell – “Dr. Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat” Movie Premiere – Universal Studios Cinemas – Universal City, CA – Keywords: Smashmouth – – – Photo Credit: Glenn Harris / Photorazzi
Birth Name: Steven Scott Harwell
Date of Birth: January 9, 1967
Place of Birth: Santa Clara, California, United States
Date of Death: September 4, 2023
Place of Death: Boise, Idaho, U.S.
Ethnicity: German, English, Scottish, Irish, Welsh
Steve Harwell was an American singer and musician. He was the lead vocalist and frontman of rock band Smash Mouth. The band was known for their songs “Walkin’ on the Sun” and “All Star.”
Steve was the son of Pauline and Teddy Harwell. His mother was born in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. He created a medical research fund named after his son Presley, who had died from acute lymphocytic leukemia.
Steve’s paternal grandfather was Valton Leon Harwell (the son of Leondous Samuel “Leon” Harwell and Lillie Mae Smith). Valton was born in Rush Springs, Oklahoma. Leondous was the son of William Henry Harwell and Lavina Tennessee “Vina” Roberts. Lillie was the daughter of Charley/Charlie German Smith and Mary Elizabeth O’Neal/Neal.
Steve’s paternal grandmother was Inez Davidson (the daughter of Theadore E. Davidson, Jr. and Dosha V. Mowdy). Inez was born in Garvin, Oklahoma. Theadore was the son of Theodore Ewing “Thee” Davidson and Nancy Margaret Thomas. Dosha was the daughter of John Washington Mowdy and Martha Nichols.
Steve’s maternal grandfather was named Scott David “Scotty” Reis.
Steve’s maternal grandmother was surnamed Kattlin.
Source: Genealogy of Steve Harwell – https://www.findagrave.com
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