Shifty Shellshock’s family has spoken out after the Crazy Town frontman died of an accidental drug overdose.
They remembered the late singer — whose real name was Seth Binzer — in an emotional statement to The Sun on Saturday.
“To Seth, the world was art—he loved every part of it, from music and fashion to graffiti, skateboarding and his hometown of Los Angeles,” the statement began.
“He loved his three boys more than anything, and his dedication to his music and fans never wavered.”
The family noted that Shellshock “struggled with addiction throughout his life, he did so on a very public platform which was particularly challenging.”
“God knows he tried so hard to beat his demons but sadly he lost his battle,” they continued. “Our hearts are shattered by his loss.
Seth’s larger-than-life presence touched so many. Seth was a troubled soul but he was a beautiful one and he had a heart of gold.”
“He will live on through his 3 sons who were his proudest accomplishments. Halo Gage and Phoenix,” the statement concluded.
Shellshock passed away at his residence in Los Angeles on June 24. He was 49.
Crazy Town’s manager, Howie Hubberman, confirmed that the singer died of an accidental drug overdose.
“Seth Binzer, after struggling with addiction and Crazy Town’s rapid success with ‘Butterfly,’ never was able to reach out on a more successful level to deal with his addictions,” Hubberman told PEOPLE. “We all tried, but ultimately we all failed, or Shifty would still be here.”
Shellshock’s struggles with addiction were put on display to the public when he appeared on Seasons 1 and 2 of “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew.”
He was addicted to cocaine and stimulants when he was on the reality show.
He also appeared on both seasons of the “Celebrity Rehab” follow-up show, “Sober House,” in 2009 and 2010.
The “Butterfly” singer opened up about his addiction and how it affected his career on “The Punk Rock MBA” podcast in March 2023.The “Butterfly” singer opened up about his addiction and how it affected his career on “The Punk Rock MBA” podcast in March 2023.
Shifty Shellshock’s family has shared their thoughts and memories after his tragic passing due to an accidental drug overdose. They described him as someone who saw the world as art, appreciating music, fashion, graffiti, skateboarding, and his beloved hometown of Los Angeles.
His dedication to his three boys and his unwavering commitment to his music and fans were also highlighted by his family. Despite his struggles with addiction being public knowledge, the family acknowledged his efforts to overcome his demons, though ultimately losing the battle.
They expressed their heartbreak over his passing and emphasized that Seth’s presence left a lasting impact on many. While acknowledging his troubles, they also recognized Shellshock’s beauty and kind heart.
His legacy lives on through his three sons, who were his pride and joy: Halo, Gage, and Phoenix.
Shifty Shellshock’s untimely death at 49 in Los Angeles was confirmed to be a result of an accidental drug overdose by Crazy Town’s manager, Howie Hubberman. Despite efforts to help him overcome his addictions, they were ultimately unsuccessful.
Shellshock’s public struggles with addiction were documented in his appearances on “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew” and its follow-up show, “Sober House.” His battle with cocaine and stimulant addiction was a key focus during his time on the reality shows.
Listeners got a candid insight into his struggles with addiction and its impact on his career during his appearance on “The Punk Rock MBA” podcast in March 2023.
