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Crazy Town Frontman Shifty Shellshock Dead at 49

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Crazy Town Frontman Shifty Shellshock Dead at 49

Crazy Town Frontman Shifty Shellshock Dead at 49

Crazy Town Frontman Shifty Shellshock , Dead at 49.

Shellshock, real name Seth Binzer, died at his home in Los Angeles on June 24, 'Variety' reports.

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A cause of death has yet to be revealed.

Crazy Town's first album, 'The Gift of Game,' was released in 1999.

The band toured with the Red Hot Chili Peppers shortly after its release.

The band toured with the Red Hot Chili Peppers shortly after its release.

In 2000, the band released their third single, "Butterfly," which sat atop the Billboard Hot 100 for two straight weeks.

Crazy Town broke up in 2002 after their second album, 'Darkhorse,' had less success.

Shellshock went on to collaborate with Paul Oakenfold in 2002, and released a solo album, 'Happy Love Sick,' in 2004.

The album was well received in Europe.

Shellshock had been publicly open about his struggles with addiction.

He was arrested for a DUI in 2022.

The musician leaves behind three children, Gage, Halo and Phoenix.


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