Steve Harwell raised eyebrows in 2021 after causing a scene at a New York show where his band performed. As reported by the New York Post, while on stage, Harwell, who appeared drunk, was seen hurling insults at the crowd as he struggled to maintain his composure. “I’ll f****** kill your whole family, I swear to God,” Harwell was seen screaming in one video. Harwell reportedly also told another concertgoer he would never leave home if he was better at masturbating. However, the most disturbing of Harwell’s antics was an apparent Nazi salute that sparked outrage and backlash from fans on social media. Per The Los Angeles Times, a member of the audience who captured the disturbing moments on camera described the event as “the most chaotic show I’ve ever seen in my entire life.”
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Though Harwell never offered an apology, the incident allegedly forced him into retiring from the band. “Steve has been dealing with long-term medical issues over the last eight years, and during his last performance at the Big Sip stage, he suffered numerous symptoms directly linked with his current medical situation,” a representative for the singer said. “As of today, Steve will be retiring from Smash Mouth to focus on his physical and mental health.”
