HomeNews UpdateSeth Binzer, lead singer of Crazy Town, known as “Shifty Shellshock”, dies at 49
Seth Binzer, lead singer of Crazy Town, known as “Shifty Shellshock”, dies at 49
June 25, 2024
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Shifty Shellshock attends the grand opening event of Rockefellas Studios in Corona on July 29, 2023. (Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images for Rockefellas Studio)
By Alli Rosenbloom | CNN
Seth Binzer, who performed under the stage name Shifty Shellshock and was the lead singer of Crazy Town, has died. He was 49 years old.
The news was confirmed by Binzer’s spokeswoman Kelly Springer, who told CNN her client was “a brave fighter. So full of talent, light, compassion, love and grace. He will be missed by so many. He was one of those souls who was magnetic. We will miss you, Seth. We are heartbroken. Thank you for your talent and contribution to our music industry. We were all blessed to have had you.”
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – NOVEMBER 29: Singer Shifty Shellshock performs at the “46664 – Give One Minute of Your Life to AIDS” concert at Greenpoint Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on November 29, 2003. Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the fight against AIDS in Africa. It is one of the largest rock events ever held in Africa and will also be the most widely covered media event in history with a potential audience of more than 2 billion people in 166 countries. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)
Crazy Town with lead singer Shifty Shellshock performed live at the ESPN Action Sports and Music Awards at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, California on April 7, 2001. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images.
Shifty Shellshock attends the grand opening event of Rockefellas Studios in Corona on July 29, 2023. (Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images for Rockefellas Studio)
387582 11: Musician Seth Binzer of the musical group “Crazy Town” arrives at the world premiere of Universal Pictures’ “Josie and the Pussycats” at the GCC Galaxy Theater in Hollywood, California on April 9, 2001. “Josie” opens in theaters across the United States on April 9, 2001. (Photo by Chris Weeks/Liaison)
392558 10: Singer Shifty Shellshock of the band Crazy Town performs at Ozzfest on July 28, 2001 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Getty Images)
Jay Gordon of Orgy and Seth Binzer of Crazy Town at the after-premiere party for “Rock Star” at the House of Blues in Los Angeles, California, September 4, 2001. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images.
Seth Binzer and Fay Doe of Crazy Town at the 50th Annual BMI Pop Awards at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Tuesday, May 14, 2002. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images.
Seth Binzer and Fay Doe of Crazy Town at the 50th Annual BMI Pop Awards at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Tuesday, May 14, 2002. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images.
Crazy Town singer Shifty Shellshock performs during “Fashionably Loud” on MTV’s Spring Break 2001 in Cancun, Mexico, airing March 23-25. 03/15/01 Photo by Scott Gries/ImageDirect.*** Exclusive ***
LAS VEGAS – FEBRUARY 2: (LR) Musician Shifty Shellshock, Wu-Tang Clan rapper Prodigal Sunn and renowned rock photographer Robert M. Knight appear in Knight’s 40×40 photography exhibition, which features 40 of his iconic images from the past 40 years at the Symbolic Gallery on February 2, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS – FEBRUARY 2: Musician Shifty Shellshock arrives at the after-party for the opening of renowned rock photographer Robert M. Knight’s 40×40 photography exhibition at the Beatles Revolution Lounge in the Mirage Hotel & Casino on February 2, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The exhibition features 40 of his iconic images from the last 40 years. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
According to online records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, Binzer died Monday in Los Angeles. The cause of death is listed as “deferred” pending further investigation.
Binzer was, among other things, the lead singer of the famous song “Butterfly” by Crazy Town.
Binzer and Bret Mazur founded the rap-rock band in the mid-1990s, and Adam “DJ AM” Goldstein later joined the group.
Crazy Town became popular in the early 2000s when the hit song “Butterfly” was released and spent two weeks on the Billboard Hot 100.
