Crazy Town's Shifty Shellshock Dies of Overdose at 49
Crazy Town's Shifty Shellshock Dies of Overdose at 49

Crazy Town's Shifty Shellshock Dies of Overdose at 49

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Seth Binzer, known as Shifty Shellshock, the frontman of Crazy Town, died at age 49 from an accidental drug overdose. Binzer struggled with addiction throughout his life, exacerbated by the rapid success of Crazy Town's hit song 'Butterfly' in 2000. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has yet to officially confirm the cause of death pending toxicology results, but his manager confirmed the overdose involved both prescription and street drugs. Binzer had a tumultuous life marked by drug use from a young age, multiple stints in rehab, and appearances on reality TV shows like 'Celebrity Rehab.' He leaves behind three children from different relationships. His death adds to the tragic history of Crazy Town, a band that faced numerous struggles and disbanded several times.

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