SEBASTOPOL, Calif., Aug. 31, 2001 (PRIMEZONE) -- Double platinum pop sensation Smash Mouth is adding some juice to its latest tour by hopping on electric scooters from California electric vehicle developer ZAP (Nasdaq:ZAPP).
Smash Mouth, the band who brought you "All Star," "Can't Get Enough of You Baby," and "Walking On the Sun," will be charging through a town near you on ZAP's electric scooter, the ZAPPY. As they continue touring, keep your eyes peeled for band members unfolding their ZAPPYs off the bus, buzzing to appearances -- even 'ZAPPING' on stage. ZAP has agreed to be the official on-site transportation for Smash Mouth as it continues its North American tour. The folding scooters work well for life on the road because the band members and crew have a way to get around when they reach their concert venues. Fun-loving lead singer Steve Harwell says the ZAPPY is the best thing since crowd-surfing.
A video message from Smash Mouth is featured on ZAP's Website at http://www.zapworld.com. ZAP will host a sale to honor Smash Mouth from now through Sept. 30, 2001. Order a ZAPPY scooter online, mention 'Smash Mouth' and you'll get a 20 percent discount and a complimentary CD, Smash Mouth's Astrolounge, but only while supplies last. For more information on Smash Mouth, visit http://www.Smash Mouth.com.
ZAP, which stands for Zero Air Pollution, is helping more bands get into the scooter scene with their "Pollution-Solution" environmental songwriting contest. The winner, announced Earth Day 2002, gets more than $5,000 in new gear for their band, including new music equipment as well as three special edition "Roadie" electric scooters from ZAP. For more information, visit http://www.zapworld.com/contest.htm
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