RIP Shifty Shellshock from Crazy Town

Our hearts go out to the family of Shifty Shellshock from Crazy Town. He was in here last year, and we got to do a video with him. He was super nice to us and a great guy, so it's heartbreaking to hear the news today. Rest in peace Shifty!!!
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[@ryplay08]

It’s even more sad to watch that performance now that Shifty’s gone. R.I.P.

[@JayJones-xw3ri]

Yup sad performance . Shell of himself and voice was shot .

[@christophersuzara4483]

Thanks for being a kind human being to him despite the challenges he was facing.

[@xjsonx]

Butterfly was a big hit when i was growing up. Thanks for contributing to my teenage years. All the best on your next adventure Shifty.

[@audiophileman7047]

"These days I'd rather be conscious than unconscious." Well said, Norm. 👍👍👍 Every time someone dies from drugs something special is lost. Rest in peace, Shifty Shellshock.

[@bakfietspriester]

U having a pink Floyd pfp makes this comment even better

[@audiophileman7047]

@@bakfietspriester Your Nirvana emblem says something too. I'm a huge fan of The Doors too. Never liked drugs, but I love the music.

[@bakfietspriester]

@@audiophileman7047 im fine with soft drugs but i cant say it doesnt ruin ya life

[@audiophileman7047]

@@bakfietspriester I had a college roommate many years ago who was addicted to weed. He knew that I wasn't into it and used it away from me. When the school year was over and we were parting ways, some of the last words he said to me were, "I'm tired of smoking my life away." True story.

[@bakfietspriester]

@@audiophileman7047 as somebody who smokes weed regularly i can get thats why u try to minimalize ur use and try to stay active atleast work out or do sports 3 times a week to keep ur lungs regulaly used Luckly enough now a days u dont have to smoke to get high u can just buy edibels

[@sxbx2024]

A little part of my heart is broken today. 20+ years of good music to support my life in happy and sad moments. You will be missed me. Stefano from Italy.

[@Minimalistic0885]

same stefano , my heart is broken i met him 1 time in amsterdam he was a lovely person . kids stay of drugs and alcohol

[@johnchristian4854]

I remember watching this vid and thinking "someones gotta step in or this dude is toast". RIP dude :(

[@bobthompson9890]

He seemed pretty strung out

[@vancenorsworthy4773]

I think the video and the effort to help him “re-start” his career was absolutely people “stepping in” to save him. And I’d imagine his loved ones would describe countless days and nights of worry and heartache trying to find the magic words that would convince him to get (back) into treatment, to accept help, to make the “right” choice. And he may have even told them he was finished using and ready to turn shit around . . . but sometimes the last time, is the last time.

[@williamcoleman7398]

Yeah, dude was outta there😮

[@e.tezani3877]

Not surprised. I live in an area with lots of tweakers and he already looks like he hit rock bottom here. Its tragic because he was so young

[@stuco]

yeah, he looked like he was cracked out for decades already. RIP

[@desertrose1226]

He mentioned Sid and Nancy in this song - two tragic young people who died from drug abuse and addiction, and now he himself is dead from the same. Just sad.

[@alessandrovinci8724]

True ! I'm crying for him and for how people suck basically, judging him while beeing exactly like him but maybe with other " daily drugs"

[@jimmysaboter3]

@@alessandrovinci8724 Oh quit your bullshit already. Most people have vices, it's true. Most of them try and fight em. But putting methamphetamines, cocaine, heroin, fentanyl etc in the same category as gambling, sugar, or even smartphone addiction is brain-dead. With heroin, alcohol and all those drugs, you waste your health (liver, teeth, kidneys, eventually heart), psychology and money. With gambling you just waste your money and psychology. Sugar can be handled (and cut) much easier and most people take sugar without being freaks if they miss it. My law is, judge and let others judge you. Feel Free.

[@AlsoBrandonSmith]

Smh 😞🙏

[@smitty0159]

I can’t believe you guys posted this the first time let alone again and with a straight face. Damn, poor guy rip Seth

[@benallmark9671]

Classy Norm. I love how you remember and speak well off all your friends of the past.

[@aceman42]

The first time i saw that video i knew that he was too far gone. and that he needed more help than ever. it was a great thing that Norm tried to help out trying to resurrect his career by reaching out to Norms audiences but at that time Shifty was too far gone. RIP Shifty shellshock

[@nellayema2455]

Norm, your heart sure is in the right place. RIP, Shifty.

[@MossMusic777]

Absolutely heartbreaking. RIP.

[@frankf7563]

This video is so full of love. You are great people. RIP Shifty.

[@ceeaitch11]

RIP Shifty. Also check out his song “slide along side”, it’ll cheer you up. Perfect summertime track

[@petersheely7246]

😔

[@kristy_GT7781]

I always thought he was so gorgeous. Man, the stuff really ended up gettin’ him didn’t it 🙏🏼

[@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward]

Absolutely gorgeous, being a generic tattooed hipster makes you a knockout! Loaded with talent.

[@arcticmonkey3]

@@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forwardreading your replies on KZbin on many videos shows you’re a very unhappy person who leaves only negative comments 🆒

[@DackDavenport]

​@arcticmonkey3 he's enjoying himself. He's a wild child trolling drug free.

[@stuco]

drugs and alcohol will steal your soul

[@marycollins2163]

Can't help it. He looks like the cyrypt keeper and his voice is gone. ​@arcticmonkey3

[@wavybaby999]

Rip shifty 💔 I remember being 16 when they would play them non stop on mtv, my bro, and I would get ready for school and eat breakfast watching and listening to random videos on mtv and vh1. Never got into crazy town, but every time I hear this song, I think about the good old days

[@highpriestessearth]

Thanks for being super respectful of our friend ❤

[@smitty0159]

You call this respectful? it’s clearly only for views. how embarrassing to remember him that way at his worst.

[@Arthurian.]

It's so sad seeing him in such bad shape here. He was such a handsome man, he defined the era, he's the face of the mad Max era.

[@AprilRedrum55]

I saw that vid a week ago for the first time,,,something made me search Shifty ,,,noticing the change of tone in the comments in this vid compared to the initial. Appreciate people when they are still here….it sucks it takes death to get compassion from a fickle,demented society… journey well Seth

[@thedonofthsht76-58]

This isn't the video to put up to remember him.. still time to take it down. This is absolutely terrible

[@Davidshapira-zn9mq]

Why take it down. Its a warning of where a life of drug use can lead a person.

[@Sassy6510]

Oh whatever.

[@FCUK-]

I agree. Sad.

[@scottkidwell3601]

Fair winds and following seas, Shifty. Thank you for sharing your gift 🙏🏻 You are missed 🤍

[@Xtrm302]

Thank you for the love and support - God Bless - he is dearly missed.

[@Sword-Shield]

Out of all the wars fought...the war on 💉 💊 drugs have taken more lives than all the other wars combined. Say no to drugs 💉 💊 🚫 ✌✌🏻✌🏾😢

[@DackDavenport]

The ones who take drugs laugh at that. Ironically the drug free get the last laugh.

[@Sword-Shield]

@@DackDavenport Sad but true...many are in the throws of self destruction for sure...its a life or death situation...I have two cousins who have both lost that war...they both had many warnings and many chances to put the drugs down...but they chose to play roulette game and lost...both in the ground. Like a sewer when it rains...it all went down the drain. We all die someday...but they both died young. Sad but true.✌✌🏾✌🏻

[@kleatsmythe]

RIP. I was always rooting for him.

[@jimmyfrombrooklyn8550]

Thanks for shining a light Norm

[@dlmyrs]

Sorry for your loss, Norm.

[@stonephilips9361]

Jesus that was tough to watch🙏

[@scottmartin356]

What a great performance to leave us with! RIP Shifty 😢

[@rjflipper61]

You're spot on Norm. Another sad story of a life gone way too soon , impacting his loved ones. I grew up in the 60’s and 70’s and we all did some stupid stuff. But with the poison on the streets now such as fentanyl , it's a whole different problem. Unfortunately, I lost my daughter Lacey in December 2022. It has immensely impacted my family , and she leaves behind her now 6 year old son , who has been in my care since he was a few months old. I curse the people who are peddling that poison every day of my life , and hope that karma catches up with them very soon.

[@clairethemusician968]

He was too young to die 😔

[@peterchatel8135]

But too old to live !

[@LifeInTheRedKim]

Thank you for Re sharing this ❤ Seth was so much more than his addiction and it’s just a very sad outcome.

[@samhill3496]

Life is the most unfair thing we deal with. We all have lost family and friends. People do what they do. Sometimes it works out and they survive others it doesn't. Why, nobody knows. Sorry to see this happen sure he had family and friends as well who knew his place in the world. If you are in a situation similar to this get help. There's always hope.

[@raymclaughlin2739]

So sorry to hear this.

[@squivm88]

Thanks guys!

RIP Shifty. You were one of my idol in the early 2000’s.

[@fernandothomas6064]

Damn! Even under this situation and pain, he gave this performance his all. It was difficult to watch, then, I kept watching because I felt his dedication to his craft. Incredible performance considering his condition. RIP

[@RAMSEYM2402]

RIP Shifty❤

[@jlsage4059]

My condolences to Mom and Pop Shellshock

[@GuitarSafari1]

RIP Shifty. Awesome tune and kind words Norm ❤

[@LipnoxVR]

Say what you will, dude made great music way past butterfly if you get a chance look through his discography of work.

[@wheat2714]

RIP MR SHIFFTY YOU DO NOT KNOW BUT YOU SAVED MY LIFE BY LEARNIBG FROM YOUR MISTAKES PEACE LOVE AND PRAYERS TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIEDS

[@markswoman2134]

What a lovely, respectful tribute ❤.

[@stevemurray2737]

RIP: Thanks Norm.

[@snapfinger1]

238 million views on KZbin. Shocking news. Condolences.

[@chrisbennett814]

kind of you, norm

[@LucyLehr-mi1xq]

Growing up as a kid, my Dad took me to Norms all the time. Guitars and music are everything to my Dad. About 6 months into my recovery in my early 20's, we met Shifty Shellshock at Canters Deli on Fairfax. He was so sweet. I'm so sad about his passing ❤

[@markhernandez6317]

RIP Shifty.. Class act as always Norm. Thanks for sharing.

[@smitty0159]

Class act lol

[@deadlynightshade6581]

I used to see him around LA all the time, so sad, rest in power, my brother 😢❤

[@donmassey5588]

Woah 😯 Damn man so sad 😞 May he rest in peace 🤍

[@dananthony6258]

I'll preach to ya , I'll never get to jam with my best friend again because heroin took his life . He left behind a daughter who dosen't have a father now. Turning a blind eye isnt working. We need to vote to vote no more drugs.

[@expendableexpendable123]

I saw a reel in IG and I came here to see if the person in the video was really Shifty... Man... unbelievable... RIP. Que descanses en paz, Shifty.

[@shaunamarie1053]

Very cool!

[@alpo44]

Rocked it

[@primuzad7264]

So the "Butterfly" cover video was basically an attempt to heel him with music. Thank You for that!

[@Rinablackxo]

This breaks my heart.

[@11calman]

Nice bit of talent here Norm, But sadly we all pass on, but we leave great memories, Thank you for recording this for us Stil here. Gib New Zealand

[@davidpotsdam]

cool norm

[@toddflowers8052]

RIP Shifty🥀🥀🕊️🕊️

[@davidclark7973]

Rip shifty and love to all your friends and family ❤️

[@gatorshd]

RIP

[@METALFAN4EVS]

Dude is lit af here..

[@tcjnr82]

Great guitar playing

[@kevinshea4776]

Great performance. RIP

[@yricyric]

So sorry to hear. I remember this video; I think I even commented on it at the time. So many street drugs these days are being cut with fentanyl by evil cartels and dealers making things doubly risky. I don't know if that's what took Shifty, but I'd almost be willing to bet on it. R.I.P.

[@kaudsiz]

Fentanyl ☠️

[@MaxwellHallwachs]

rip shifty shellshock. much love to all his friends and family

[@stephenmiller5023]

Shifty was a trippy dude , but life unfortunately gets in the way sometimes & the unfortunate reality of drugs takes it toll. R.I.P. dude.

[@abel3497]

RIP Shifty. Beautiful rendition of Butterfly that was!

[@sidnmcowboywoodson5335]

That song man.. rest in peace

[@aburningfirestudios1249]

It's crazy to see the physical effects that drugs have on the body...I feel for ppl who struggle with it.

[@Unbleachd]

The toothless version of this song rules!

[@aarommccaffrey3987]

🤣 i dont know why i found this so funny but thanks.

[@perishVS]

Thifty thelthok

[@Medic315]

I spend a month every year in LA for work. I always make it a point to swing by Norms and get a t shirt and dream while looking at the history he has on the walls. I think Norm looks at humans like guitars, yes they may had some glory in years past and they may look rough now but there is still value in them. Thank you for your humility and words Norm. See you in September when I come out.

[@clockwork914]

R I P Seth❗️ That was the most awesome version of that song EVER❗️ ✌🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@scottfinnie.copisamajordf.5758]

Ridiculous

[@chrisrice3551]

I've actually spent lot's of time with these dudes as well as his guitarist and sisters. dude we a class act and down to earth real la guy before it changed. played a show with his band in Beverly hills and I'm sorry to hear this but it was expected.. rip bro

[@REALWOODSMAN]

Sad how some people let themselves go out rest in peace

[@brinkybrinkz]

Well said, and very classy. First time listening to this version of Butterfly very nice! 🦋

[@danthegeetarman]

Very sad to hear. Far too many artists from my generation leaving far too early. Between mental health issues and addiction I think that’s 99% of premature deaths with struggling artists. Hopefully those numbers can trend downward 😔

[@stephieklassen3473]

Playing it a bit fast and loose with the term “artist”

[@danthegeetarman]

@@stephieklassen3473 “A musician is an artist who composes, conducts, or performs music. According to the United States Employment Service, "musician" is a general term used to designate a person who follows music as a profession”

[@deborahanderson318]

So heartbreaking his children will know he was loved R.I.P ❤

[@varminttank]

Rip bro .

[@VonBluesman]

GOD is love. Shifty I know you are finally free and up in Heaven dancing and freelancing. 👍🎸😎🙏🏼✌️

[@davidkipperman5218]

Sorry to hear of Shifty's passing. He had a very hard life and only 49. RIP

[@Malama_Ki]

The Double Toasted review of your video of Gum My Lady is by far the funniest thing on the internet today. “Bill Clinton on bass”🤣😂🤣

[@diecarly]

Legend

[@apacifistmachinegunner669]

Don't know about all that lol

[@Guyvermectin]

Drowning is their most underrated song by far

[@LuminousNightWorld]

‘Change’ from that album is really good too.

[@taureanmills8414]

Yeah Drowning was one of my Favs too!

[@frederickblackwell9960]

RIP Shifty Shellshock of the legendary Rap Metal and Nu Metal band Crazy Town CXT. Your musical legacy will forever live on.

[@deborahheath375]

He used to be so handsome ❤

[@Jeffp0000]

RIP ❤

[@vrnk-g6h]

🙏🏼my idol

[@utube2295]

🦋RIP🦋

[@lilscrappy50cent20]

just had my best friend die from a o.d soooo this one hurts rip to both of em

[@ericbgordon1575]

I imagine he will be missed.

[@nimhard]

That's a really cool arrangement with the guitars. Such a cool guy. Miss you Shifty 😢

[@Irod69]

Oh Shifty may you 🪦 RIP

[@LetsplayK]

Rip shifty 🖤

[@NintenDub]

Norm your looking pretty good dude

[@mikemcnamara4253]

....you can hear it in his voice...rip

[@guitarstorms]

R.i.p big man

[@alfonsolopez7154]

Great performance!🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻RIP🙏🏻❤️

[@geraldponce8336]

Not to preach or anything. But I appreciate being sober after years of partying like a rock star. Just feel like it is the best version of me.

[@ShayJohn7]

Rip Shift❤🙏