I was absolutely heartbroken to learn of the passing of a dear friend this week. My sincerest condolences go out to all of Seth’s family, band members, friends and fans.
He has a special place in my heart because I got sober with Seth. It’s hard to believe that was 24 years ago. The first time I met him we were in recovery meetings together, and our friendship grew from there.
He was just another struggling kid at the time – Crazy Town and Shifty Shellshock weren’t things yet – and he was just part of an amazing group of people who helped me get back from the brink. All just regular folks (except for maybe an adult star), struggling desperately to stay clean and sober, one day at a time.
Then this happened:
Seth’s career highlight occurred not too long after we first met, but when I heard the song and saw the video – I didn’t recognize him at first. Not because he looked different, but because he was a modest man who never talked about his music. He was focused on his recovery.
Once the Crazy Town cat was out of the bag though, I remember being like: “Dude! Good Work! Be Proud!” He replied, “Yeah? You like it then?” That was Seth. And that is how I will remember him. Not as the shirtless rock star, but as the humble kid who helped me get my life back on track.
When I launched my podcast he came to the studio and sat for an amazing interview like no time had passed. I remember people warning me he probably wouldn’t show up, I guess he wasn’t known in the industry for his reliability, but something gave me faith. Then he appeared and shined. Gave me a big hug and said, “Let’s do this!“. I so appreciate him for helping Rock N’ Sexxxy Uncensored get started, will miss his unique aura, and this one hurts badly.
- Listen to the full interview here.
Seth Binzer was an amazing human being, a valued friend, but a deeply troubled soul. If you loved his music, saw him on Dr. Drew, or encountered him on the street – you may have sensed the same thing. That now brings the number of Celebrity Rehab participants who have since died to 12. I so wish that Seth had stayed off that unfortunate list.
I will miss my little “sober brother”, my sympathy goes out to everyone else in his world, and I am honored to have known him. Godspeed, Seth. You will be missed, and I love you.