Greg Camp was born in West Covina, California. Before Co-creating Smash Mouth, he had been a musician in the California rock scene since the late 80s. He was part of several bands including the Gents. ...Show More
Greg Camp was born in West Covina, California. Before Co-creating Smash Mouth, he had been a musician in the California rock scene since the late 80s. He was part of several bands including the Gents. He scores and composes music for film, and continues to write songs for well known artists as well as has a few projects of his own. Camp is known to write under various pseudonyms for the purpose of anonymity and freedom of expression.Camp wrote Smash Mouth's most memorable songs, including "Walkin' on the Sun," "All Star," and "Then the Morning Comes". He was the guitarist and backing vocalist from when he co-founded the band in 1994 until he left in summer of 2008. After leaving Smash Mouth, Camp released a solo album, Defektor, on Bar/None Records. Guitar Player wrote that the album "weaves together everything you love about vintage guitar tones, tortured Farfisa, '60s frat-rock vocal hooks, and epic Moriccone-esque soundscapes."Camp also plays guitar and sings with Santa Cruz rock band The Maids of Honor. And co-created the New York based retro pop band known as The Selectrics. Hide
