OZZY OSBOURNE - ＂Crazy Babies＂

What this video is

Released in 1989 during the apex of MTV's heavy metal programming dominance, 'Crazy Babies' arrives at a pivotal moment in Ozzy Osbourne's solo career — the debut album of guitarist Zakk Wylde marked a deliberate turn toward heavier, more aggressive sonics after the Jake E. Lee era. The video's dark theatricality, rapid editing, and shock-iconography (tattoos, throne, children) reflect the escalating visual arms…

Why it matters

A canonical example of the late-80s heavy metal performance video template: isolated dark studio, rapid intercutting, close-up iconography, and theatrical staging. 'Crazy Babies' helped cement Ozzy's post-Black Sabbath solo identity and introduced Zakk Wylde's guitar presence to a mainstream MTV…

The director

Wayne Isham (born December 2, 1958, Vinita, Oklahoma) is an American film and music video director. A UC Santa Barbara alumnus, he cited David Bowie's 'Ashes to Ashes' as his career inspiration. He became a dominant force in heavy metal and arena rock videos…