Crazy Town frontman Shifty Shellshock has promised to get sober and stay away from drugs already. he died of an accidental overdose In June.
The “Butterfly” singer — whose real name was Seth Binzer — told his longtime friend and bandmate Mike “Rebel” Remo that he knew he had to get off the drug, but he wanted “a night of fun” first.
Sadly, Shellshock revealed that he was in deep connection with a “big” drug dealer who was allegedly giving him a taste of the product for free.
“I'll do three to five days of chemical detox and then I'll go to meetings and be an outpatient and I'll walk, work and make you proud,” the late rocker told Remo in a heartbreaking voiceover. obtained by Daily Mail and published on Monday, September 16.
“But I need one night to have fun, one night to clean up, and one night to tell my girlfriend I love her,” Shellshock said in the creepy audio recorded in July 2023.
singer Passed away He died nearly a year later, on June 24, at his home in Los Angeles, at the age of 49.
Shellshock's death was confirmed by Crazy Town manager Howie Huberman, who said he had suffered a drug overdose.
“Seth Binzer, after battling drug addiction and finding rapid success with Crazy Town's 'Butterfly,' was never able to reach a more successful level as he dealt with his addiction,” Huberman explained. People at the time. “We all tried, but eventually we all failed, otherwise Shifty would still be here.”
The Los Angeles medical examiner has not yet released his report on Shellshock's cause of death, saying additional tests need to be performed.
Shellshock's addiction problem was well documented as he “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew“, where he admitted to using cocaine and stimulants. The star also appeared on the follow-up show “Sober House” in 2009 and 2010.
singer's The family issued a statement after his death.
“For Seth, the world was art — he loved every part of it, from music and fashion to graffiti, skateboarding and his hometown of Los Angeles,” his loved ones told Sun“He loved his three sons more than anything, and his dedication to his music and fans never wavered.”
He also discussed his addiction problems.
“God knows he tried so hard to defeat his demons, but sadly, he lost his battle,” the statement added. “We are heartbroken by his loss. Seth's larger-than-life presence touched so many. Seth was a troubled soul, but he was a beautiful spirit and had a heart of gold.”
The musician left behind three children from three different women: Halo, Gage, and Phoenix, whom his family called “his proudest achievements.”
Before his death, Shellshock Dated the “Punky” Brewster” star Soleil Moon Fry.
Crazy Town was formed in 1995 by Shellshock and Brett “Epic” Mazur. Their 2000 single “butterfly” This catapulted him to success and he peaked at number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 for two consecutive weeks.
The band's fame was short-lived as their second album, “Darkhorse” (2002), flopped and contributed to their breakup in 2003. The duo tried to rebrand the band several times, but to no avail.
Shellshock has publicly spoken about his issues with substance abuse and recently revealed his desire to live a sober life in March 2023.
“I guess I was too wild to last long,” he said.The Punk Rock MBA” Podcast“I managed to go through a lot of crazy things, and got to the point where I thought, 'I want to live.'”
“It's a whole new way of living that you have to teach yourself slowly,” he said. “To do it right, you have to do more than just want it. Every day now is just about finding inner peace and taking care of yourself.”
