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Paul De Lisle

Paul De Lisle

Canadian musician and songwriter


Paul Gerald De Lisle (born June 13, 1963) is a Canadian-American musician and songwriter.[2] He is the bassist and the last original member of the pop rock band Smash Mouth since their formation in 1994.

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Early life and education

De Lisle was born in Exeter, Ontario, the son of an Air Force pilot.[3]

Career

In the early 1990s, De Lisle was a member of the band Lackadaddy, which played hip-hop and punk music.[4][5]

De Lisle was a founding member of Smash Mouth in 1994 and still performs with them.[6][7]

Aside from Smash Mouth, De Lisle is also an avid surfer. He is also the writer of the band's single "Pacific Coast Party", among others.[8][9]

De Lisle wrote Smash Mouth: The Official Biography, a history of the band.[10]

De Lisle also stepped in as a temporary vocalist after Harwell was taken ill mid-show at a concert in Urbana, Illinois, on August 27, 2016.[11]

With the departure and subsequent death of lead singer Steve Harwell, De Lisle became the last remaining original member of Smash Mouth.


References

  1. "Today in history". The New York Times. Associated Press. June 13, 2014. Retrieved June 14, 2014.
  2. "Smash Mouth surprised many". Syracuse Post Standard, via Newspaper Archives, December 03, 1999 - Page 148
  3. "Smash Mouth guy is coming to town to sing Smash Mouth songs alone". Omaha World-Herald, By Kevin Coffey / Jan 10, 2019
  4. "Smash Mouth Tries to Escape ‘Shrek’ at Alumni Concert". The Emory Wheel, by Naomi Keusch Baker | Sep 28, 2016
  5. "GETTIN' JINGLY WITH IT". Sun-Sentinel, Sandra Barrera, December 14, 2001.
  6. "All that glitters is still gold for Smash Mouth". By CRYSTAL SCHELLE, Herald and Mail, Jul 12, 2015

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