Current:Home > ScamsCrazy Town Lead Singer Shifty Shellshock Dead at 49 -MarketEdge
Crazy Town Lead Singer Shifty Shellshock Dead at 49
View
Date:2025-04-15 02:28:11
The rock community is mourning one of their own.
Crazy Town frontman Seth Binzer, who went by Shifty Shellshock, died June 24, his management confirmed. He was 49.
"Seth Binzer was a courageous fighter," his reps told E! News in a statement. "So full of talent, light, compassion, love and grace. He will be missed by so many. He was one of those souls that was magnetic."
"We will miss you Seth," the statement continued. "We are heart broken. Thank you for your talents and contributions to our music industry. We were all blessed to have had you."
Binzer, who died in his Los Angeles residence, according to the L.A. Medical Examiner's office, leaves behind sons Halo, whom he shared with ex Melissa Clark; Gage, whom he shared with ex Tracy Shelor; and Phoenix, with ex Jasmine Lennard.
Binzer's music career began in 1992 when he met his Crazy Town cofounder Bret "Epic" Mazur. The duo formed the band the Brimstone Sluggers that year, but by 1999, they had changed their name to Crazy Town.
Their debut album The Gift of Game was released in November 1999, and the rap-rock band went on to open for the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Following the success of their single "Butterfly" in 2001, Crazy Town put out another album before going on hiatus in 2003. The group reformed in 2007 and dropped their final album The Brimstone Sluggers in 2014.
Fans of the musician shared their condolences in the most recent post on Binzer's Instagram. One user commented, "You were loved by many & my how much you're gonna be missed!" And another added, "Rest in Peace, my Childhood Hero. Gonna miss you"
Meanwhile, friends also reflected on their relationship with the singer.
"RIP old friend," photographer Mike Azria wrote. "Remember you best as a kid in a skateboard with the entire world in front of you… sending love to your family."
Added event planner Haley Benoit on her Instagram Stories June 25, "My heart is completely broken with the passing of my dear friend. I hope that wherever you are that you are finally at peace. Sweet dream my angel. I love you."
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News AppveryGood! (856)
Related
- South Korea's acting president moves to reassure allies, calm markets after Yoon impeachment
- Boar's Head issues recall for more than 200,000 pounds of liverwurst, other sliced meats
- Honda’s Motocompacto all-electric bike is the ultimate affordable pit scooter
- Wisconsin Republicans ask voters to take away governor’s power to spend federal money
- Whoopi Goldberg is delightfully vile as Miss Hannigan in ‘Annie’ stage return
- Utility regulators file complaint against natural gas company in fatal 2021 blast in Pennsylvania
- Team USA's Haley Batten takes silver medal in women's mountain biking at Paris Olympics
- Olympic gold medals by country: Who has won the most golds at Paris Olympics?
- Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie return for an 'Encore,' reminisce about 'The Simple Life'
- Kevin Durant, LeBron James propel USA men's basketball in Olympic opening win over Serbia
Ranking
- New Zealand official reverses visa refusal for US conservative influencer Candace Owens
- Wisconsin Republicans ask voters to take away governor’s power to spend federal money
- A Vermont man is charged with aggravated murder in an 82-year-old neighbor’s death
- Man sentenced to life after retrial conviction in 2012 murder of woman found in burning home
- 'Most Whopper
- Don’t Miss Old Navy’s 50% off Sale: Shop Denim Staples, Cozy Cardigans & More Great Finds Starting at $7
- 'Olympics is going to elevate all of us:' Why women's volleyball could take off
- Poppi teams with Avocado marketer to create soda and guacamole mashup, 'Pop-Guac'
Recommendation
Man can't find second winning lottery ticket, sues over $394 million jackpot, lawsuit says
How many gold medals does Simone Biles have? What to know about her records, wins, more
Nevada attorney general appeals to state high court in effort to revive fake electors case
Inter Miami vs. Puebla live updates: How to watch Leagues Cup tournament games Saturday
Juan Soto praise of Mets' future a tough sight for Yankees, but World Series goal remains
Olympic gymnastics women's recap: Simone Biles puts on a show despite tweaking left calf
From hating swimming to winning 10 medals, Allison Schmitt uses life story to give advice
Technology’s grip on modern life is pushing us down a dimly lit path of digital land mines