THE family of Crazy Town singer Shifty Shellshock today poignantly gave thanks for his “heart of gold”. In a heartbreaking statement released to The Sun, the rapper's loved ones remembered his “beautiful soul”. 3 Seth ‘Shifty Shellshock’ Binzer poses backstage during a 2013 music festival Credit: Getty 3 The dad-of-three died on June 24 Credit: Getty 3 He was found dead at home Credit: Getty They broke their silence after the band frontman, whose real name was Seth Binzer, passed away at his home at the age of 49 after a lengthy battle with drug and alcohol addiction that spanned four decades.
The family told The Sun that for all his rock stardom Seth’s biggest “accomplishment” was his three children. They said: “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. “He loved his three boys more than anything, and his dedication to his music and fans never wavered.
“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. “Our hearts are 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. Most read in Celebrity BOTTOMS UP Ex-Gers star and Celtic heroes party with Wayne Lineker in Ibiza after Euro exit PIC EXCLUSIVE Pink sp.