Seth Binzer, the lead vocalist of Crazy Town, known as Shifty Shellshock, has died at the age of 49. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed his death, which occurred at his home on Monday, although the cause has not been disclosed. Shellshock and Bret Mazur co-founded Crazy Town in 1995, achieving international fame with their hit single ‘Butterfly’ from the 1999 album ‘The Gift of Game’. The song topped charts worldwide, including the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2001. Despite the band’s initial success, Shellshock faced personal challenges, including a public battle with drug and alcohol addiction. He was hospitalized in a coma in 2012 and had multiple run-ins with the law. Shellshock was open about his struggles, appearing on reality TV shows such as ‘Celebrity Rehab’ and ‘Sober House’. He was also arrested in April for drunk driving after a fight with another musician. Shellshock’s contributions to the music industry continued beyond Crazy Town’s most famous hit. The band went on hiatus in 2003 but reunited in 2007 and again in 2015 to release their third album ‘The Brimstone Sluggers’. Shellshock also pursued a solo career, releasing the album ‘Happy Love Sick’ in 2004. He is survived by his three children, Halo, Gage, and Phoenix. His death has prompted an outpouring of tributes from fans and fellow musicians on social media.
Key points
- Seth Binzer, aka Shifty Shellshock, of Crazy Town has died at age 49.
- The cause of death has not been disclosed, but Binzer had a history of addiction struggles.
- Binzer co-founded Crazy Town in 1995, and the band’s hit ‘Butterfly’ achieved international success.
