cunning shell shockHis loved ones are honoring his memory in a big way…plans to celebrate his life are underway and TMZ already knows how they will show their love.
Ilya Krocav — Shifty’s childhood friend — told TMZ … they will be hosting a celebration for friends and family in Los Angeles sometime in the next month or so … but it will also be open to fans.
They are still scouting venues and looking for somewhere to accommodate hundreds of people. We’re told they haven’t finalized what the musical tribute will be yet.
Krokav tells us that artists who worked with Shifty during his lifetime, whose real name is Seth Binzer, will be performing…and organizers are also coordinating with the Crazy Town singer’s legendary graffiti artist friends to put up murals of Shifty around Los Angeles. Gillis.
Of course, no celebration of life would be complete without the participation of Crazy Town…and, we’re told Brett “Epic” Mazur He was actively involved and respectfully weighed in on what he would do at the event to honor his memory.
As for the family… we’re told they’ve blessed the group for the ceremony – and while they didn’t reveal any names, they think some family members will be attending.
The family will hold a separate private ceremony to honor Shifty’s memory.
According to Us , Shifty, 49, died A residence in Los Angeles last month.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s investigation into his death is ongoing, but the band’s manager said Howie Huberman He said Death from accidental overdose.