EntertainmentSeth Binzer, lead singer of Crazy Town, dies at 49 from overdose

Seth Binzer, lead singer of Crazy Town, dies at 49 from overdose

On Tuesday, 25 June, the media reported the death of Seth Binzer, also known as Shifty Shellshock, the lead vocalist of the band Crazy Town. A representative of the artist revealed in an interview the cause of death of the 49-year-old. The artist had struggled with alcohol and drug addiction for many years. In 2012, he was even hospitalised due to an overdose.

The vocalist of Crazy Town has died. The cause of death has been revealed.
The vocalist of Crazy Town has died. The cause of death has been revealed.
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Jakub Artych

28 June 2024 10:49

Let us remember that Seth Binzer, also known as Shifty Shellshock, the lead vocalist of the band Crazy Town, became famous for his hit "Butterfly" in 1999. He passed away at the age of 49.

According to the band’s manager, Howie Hubberman, the lead vocalist of Crazy Town, Shifty Shellshock, died as a result of an accidental drug overdose.

Shellshock, whose full name was Seth Binzer, died from "a combination of prescription medications and street drugs". Hubberman conveyed this information to People magazine.

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—he admitted.

Seth Binzer has passed away. He struggled with addiction

The artist had struggled with alcohol and drug addiction for many years. In 2012, he was even hospitalised due to an overdose. He fell into a coma but eventually recovered. Later, he repeatedly checked into rehab.

Although Crazy Town never replicated the commercial success of the single "Butterfly", the group continued to operate with minor breaks and personnel changes since the mid-'90s. Their debut album sold over 1.5 million copies. Shellshock was one of the band's founders.

Seth Binzer passed away on Monday, 24 June, at his home in Los Angeles. The vocalist was 49 years old at the time of his death.

Binzer has a son named Halo with his ex-wife Melissa Clark. They married in 2002, but Melissa filed for divorce in 2011 after six years of separation. Binzer later began a relationship with Jasmine Lennard in 2010, and they have a son named Phoenix. Their relationship ended after his arrest in 2012.

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