Seth Brooks Binzer — better known by his stage name Shifty Shellshock in the rock-rap group Crazy Town — has died. He was 49 years old.
According to Los Angeles County Coroner’s website, the singer passed away at his home this Monday. The cause of death was not disclosed.
Binzer and Crazy Town gained fame for their chart-topping hit “Butterfly,” which reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 in 2001 and became an anthem of the early 2000s.
Crazy Town was formed in Los Angeles in 1995 and quickly gained a following with its mix of rock, hip-hop and electronic music. “Butterfly”, a track from her debut album, The gift of the gamebecame a huge hit and appeared in the 2002 film, Orange Countystarring Jack Black and Colin Hanks.
Despite initial success, Crazy Town faced challenges, including lineup changes and Binzer’s struggles with substance abuse. The band released several other albums, but none achieved the same success as their debut. In 2008, Binzer appeared on Celebrity Rehab with Dr.where he openly discussed his battle with drugs.
The musician is survived by his two children, Halo and Gage.
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