Crazy Town Frontman Shifty Shellshock Passes Away at 49

Remembering Seth Brooks Binzer

Seth Brooks Binzer, known by his stage name Shifty Shellshock, died on June 24, 2024, at the age of 49. Binzer was the lead singer of the late-1990s rap-rock band Crazy Town, best known for their hit song "Butterfly.

A Musical Legacy

Binzer was born on August 23, 1974, in Los Angeles, California. He formed Crazy Town with DJ Adam Goldstein (DJ AM) in 1995. The band released their debut album, "The Gift of Game," in 1999, which featured "Butterfly." The song became a worldwide hit, reaching number one in several countries.

Crazy Town released two more albums, "Darkhorse" (2002) and "Decadence" (2005), but never achieved the same level of success as their debut. Binzer later pursued a solo career, releasing several albums and singles.