Crazy Town singer Shifty Shellshock dies at 49

Seth Binzer, known as Shifty Shellshock, the frontman of Crazy Town, famous for the hit song “Butterfly”, has died at the age of 49. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s website, Binzer died at his home on Monday (24). The cause of death was not disclosed.

Crazy Town’s biggest success was the 1999 single “Butterfly,” which topped the US Billboard Hot 100. The band’s debut album, The gift of the gamesold 1.6 million units. Despite splitting up in 2003, Crazy Town reformed in 2007 and released their third album, The Brimstone Sluggersin 2015. TMZ reports Bret “Epic” Mazur, who founded Crazy Town with Binzer announced that he had spoken to the singer a few months before his death and that he was positive, looking forward to the future and would like to make new music.

Binzer struggled with addiction both privately and in the public spotlight, appearing on VH1’s Celebrity rehab And Sober House. He pursued a solo career and collaborated with Paul Oakenfold on the hit “Starry Eyed Surprise” in 2002. In 2004 he released his debut solo album, Happy Love Sick was published.

Shifty Shellshock leaves behind his three children Halo, Gage and Phoenix. Our thoughts are with Binzer’s family and friends during this difficult time.

Crazy Town co-founder Bret “Epic” Mazur made the following statement:

“It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we learned of the passing of our dear friend and brother Seth Binzer. As the other half of Crazy Town, Seth’s incredible talent and larger-than-life personality left an indelible mark on all who knew him and the music we created together. Seth struggled with the challenges of staying sober throughout his life, a battle he waged continually both privately and publicly. Despite the hardships, he brought tremendous joy and energy to the lives of those around him. I wish with all my heart that his story could have ended differently, but we find comfort in the hope that Seth has finally found the peace he so desperately sought all these years. Our Crazy Town family and I cherish the core memories from our younger years, the ups and downs, the laughter and the lessons, and each moment has contributed to who we are today. Seth’s journey, while marked by struggles, was also filled with moments of incredible creativity and love. I just want to take a moment to stress the importance of sobriety. I have been on a sober path for nearly 18 years and I urge anyone struggling to reach out for help and support, from me or someone you trust. There is always hope and a chance for a better tomorrow. We will miss Seth more than words can express. His spirit will live on in the music we made and in the hearts of those who loved him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this incredibly difficult time. Rest in peace Seth. We will always remember and cherish you. With love and sorrow… God bless… your boy Bret “Epic” Mazur”