Bad Craziness

The song Bad Craziness by D-A-D, featured on their 1995 compilation album Good Clean Family Entertainment You Can Trust, is a high-energy track that captures the band’s signature blend of hard rock and playful attitude. In a 2018 interview with Metal-Rules.com, lead singer Jesper Binzer described the song as a reflection of the band’s wild early days, with lyrics inspired by the chaotic energy of their Copenhagen bar gigs. He noted that the phrase “bad craziness” was a nod to Hunter S. Thompson’s gonzo journalism, embodying the reckless, free-spirited vibe the band embraced. The song’s infectious riffs and tongue-in-cheek humor made it a fan favorite, often highlighted in live performances for its ability to get crowds moving.

On social media, D-A-D’s Facebook page has shared throwback photos from the early ’90s, including one from the Bad Craziness video shoot, showing the band in leather jackets and cowboy hats, embracing their “cow punk” aesthetic. A 2020 post on D-A-D’s Instagram invited fans to share their memories of the song, with one commenter recalling a 1992 concert where bassist Stig Pedersen played the song on a two-string bass while riding a tricycle across the stage—an iconic moment that underscored the band’s theatrical flair. The song also appeared in a 2019 X post where the band celebrated its inclusion in a Danish rock compilation, noting its enduring appeal among “Zoo Freaks” who still request it on radio stations like THE ZOO.

D-A-D began in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1982, originally under the name Disneyland After Dark. Formed by brothers Jesper and Jacob Binzer, along with Stig Pedersen and drummer Peter Lundholm Jensen, the band drew inspiration from punk, country, and classic rock. According to their bio on D-A-D’s official website, their early gigs in local bars were chaotic, blending raw energy with a humorous, almost cartoonish stage presence. They adopted cowboy hats and a “cow punk” style, which set them apart in Denmark’s music scene. Their 1986 debut album, Call of the Wild, showcased this unique sound, but they were forced to shorten their name to D-A-D after a legal threat from Disney. The band’s breakthrough came with 1989’s No Fuel Left for the Pilgrims, which included hits like Sleeping My Day Away and established them as a major act in European rock.

Fans of D-A-D have created vibrant online communities to celebrate the band. The D-A-D Fan Club on Facebook is an active group where “Zoo Freaks” share concert photos, rare vinyl finds, and stories about meeting the band. Another fan-driven site, DADFanClub.com, offers a detailed discography, tour archives, and a forum for discussing songs like Bad Craziness. These platforms highlight the band’s loyal following, with fans often praising their down-to-earth attitude and consistent live performances. D-A-D’s official social media accounts—Facebook, Instagram, and X—regularly engage with fans, posting tour updates and nostalgic content that keeps the spirit of their music alive.