The household of Shifty Shellshock, actual identify Seth Binzer, have damaged their silence following the Loopy City frontman’s demise at 49.
“To Seth, the world was artwork – he beloved each a part of it, from music and vogue to graffiti, skateboarding and his hometown of Los Angeles,” Shellshock’s household stated in a press release to The Solar.
“He beloved his three boys greater than something, and his dedication to his music and followers by no means wavered.”
Shellshock is survived by three youngsters – sons Halo, Gage and Phoenix – whom he shared with three totally different ladies, and who the assertion known as his “proudest accomplishments”.
Shellshock was discovered useless in his Los Angeles dwelling on 24 June. Three days later, the LA County Medical Examiner confirmed the performer’s reason for demise was an unintended drug overdose.
“Seth struggled with habit all through his life, he did so on a really public platform which was notably difficult,” his household’s assertion continued. “God is aware of he tried so onerous to beat his demons however sadly he misplaced his battle.”
They concluded, “Our hearts are shattered by his loss. Seth’s larger-than-life presence touched so many. Seth was a troubled soul however he was an attractive one and he had a coronary heart of gold.”
Shellshock’s historical past with substance abuse was no secret, as he had appeared on actuality TV reveals Movie star Rehab and Sober Home early in his profession.
Shellshock based the rap rock band Loopy City in 1995 with Bret ‘Epic’ Mazur.