Crazy Town’s Shifty Shellshock, whose real name isSeth Brooks Binzer, is being remembered by his family.
In a statement, obtained by The Sun , the “Butterfly” singer’s family honors his dedication to music and his children.
“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 read. “He loved his three boys more than anything, and his dedication to his music and fans never wavered.”
The statement continued with the family acknowledging Binzer’s struggles with drug addiction — that spanned for decades over the course of his life.
Crazy Town’s Shifty Shellshock’s family speaks out after his death.
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“Seth 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,” the statement read.Ourheartsare 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.”