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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.
Paul DeLisle | |
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 Paul De Lisle performing with Smash Mouth in 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Paul Gerald DeLisle |
| Born | June 13, 1963[1] Exeter, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Bassist, vocalist, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Bass, vocals |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Member of | Smash Mouth |
De Lisle was born in Exeter, Ontario, the son of an Air Force pilot.[3]
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.
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