Tony Scalzo, the Hawaii-born frontman of the American rock band Fastball, became a household name in the late 1990s on the strength of two Billboard hits: "The Way" and "Out of My Head." A retrospective published Thursday by TMZ.com revisits his rise and offers a look at the musician today, now in his 60s.
Scalzo's band broke through during a period when guitar-driven rock still dominated mainstream radio. "The Way," an upbeat track with a dark narrative at its core, became Fastball's signature song and a defining alt-rock radio staple of the era. The follow-up, "Out of My Head," showcased a more soulful side of the group and cemented its place on the charts.
The TMZ.com feature, published September 17, 2026, at 12:01 AM PDT, is part of the outlet's "Memba Them" series, which checks in on figures from pop culture's past. The piece poses a simple question to readers: what does Scalzo look like now that he has entered his 60s?
For longtime fans, the update serves as a reminder of how deeply late-'90s rock remains woven into the cultural fabric. Fastball's catalog continues to surface in film soundtracks, commercials, and streaming playlists, introducing Scalzo's songwriting to listeners who were not yet born when "The Way" first hit the airwaves.
The retrospective falls under TMZ.com's broader coverage of musicians, rock music, and internet culture. Readers interested in the full photo gallery and additional details can find the original feature at the outlet's website.
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