Paul De Lisle

Paul DeLisle

Paul De Lisle performing with Smash Mouth in 2014
Background information
Birth name Paul Gerald DeLisle
Born (1963-06-13) June 13, 1963[1]
Exeter, Ontario, Canada
Genres Pop, rock
Occupation(s) Bassist, vocalist, songwriter
Instruments Bass guitar, vocals
Years active 1990–present
Associated acts Smash Mouth

Paul Gerald De Lisle (born June 13, 1963) is the bassist for the pop rock band, Smash Mouth.

De Lisle was born in Exeter, Ontario, Canada. He has been with the band for their whole career thus far, and is known for being the "long haired guy" in the group. Aside from Smash Mouth, De Lisle is also an avid surfer, which may be an influence on surf sounds in Smash Mouth's music. He is also the writer of the band's single "Pacific Coast Party" and is credited with many others.[2]

References

  1. "Today in history". The New York Times. Associated Press. June 13, 2014. Retrieved June 14, 2014.
  2. "Song Details (Song Number: 758228)". cmrra.ca. Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency. Retrieved 3 March 2012. External link in |work= (help)


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