Sean Hurwitz | |
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 Sean Hurwitz performing live with Smash Mouth in Woodinville, Washington | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Shachar Hurwitz |
| Also known as | Sean Hurwitz |
| Born | Rehovot, Israel |
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| Member of | Smash Mouth |
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Sean Hurwitz is an American musician known as the guitarist of Smash Mouth (2011–2012, 2012–2016, 2019–present) and Enrique Iglesias. He is also a producer, singer, and songwriter based in Los Angeles, United States. [1] [2] [3]
Early life
Hurwitz was born in 1979 in Israel to American parents Ira and Dr. Judy Lieman-Hurwitz. He began playing the piano at age 7, and took interest in playing the guitar after seeing the instrument being played in the film Back To The Future. [2] [4] Hurwitz claims that, at the time, he was inspired by Israeli artists such as Gidi Gov and Mashina, as well as British artists such as Eric Clapton and Pink Floyd. His parents bought him his first guitar soon afterwards.
Over the ensuing years, Hurwitz continued to teach himself guitar, while learning how to produce live shows. By age 21, he was audio engineer and stage tech in Israel. At age 23, after a terrorist attack in Israel affected him personally, he moved to Los Angeles to be a professional musician. [1] [2] [4]
Los Angeles career
While living in Los Angeles, Hurwitz met drummer Randy Cooke, who helped him get his first signed artist gig with singer-songwriter Anna Nalick. Hurwitz then joined Nalick on the road while she promoted her second studio album Shine. He later worked with Enrique Iglesias, Smash Mouth, Gin Blossoms, Chris Wallace, and many more. In addition to being a live musician, Hurwitz has also written, produced and recorded music. [1] [5] [6]
References
- ^ a b c Brinn, David (21 April 2015). "He's A Believer". Jerusalem Post.
- ^ a b c Klein Leichman, Abigail (7 June 2015). "Rocking Out With Sean Hurwitz of Smash Mouth". Israel21C.
- ^ Brinn, David (21 December 2015). "Enrique Iglesias Israeli Connection". Jerusalem Post.
- ^ a b Ogden, Dean (26 August 2014). "On the Hit No. 24 - Sean Hurwitz (Smash Mouth, Gin Blossoms)". On The Hit.
- ^ Obert, Alex (21 May 2014). "Quick & dirty with Sean Hurwitz of Smash Mouth". Journey of a Front Man.
- ^ "BMI Catalog Credits". BMI Music.