Rockets Redglare, a colorful figure in New York City's art scene until his death in 2001, lived a life of multiple careers. He was a bodyguard and drug dealer to Sid Vicious and Jean Michel Basquiat, a stand-up comedian who toured with Steve Buscemi, and an actor in over 30 films, including "Stranger Than Paradise", "Down by Law", and "Mystery Train". Redglare's life was cut short by liver failure and hepatitis C, resulting from years of heroin abuse and other drug use.
Rockets Redglare!
Rockets Redglare, a charismatic figure on New York City's art scene, was a bodyguard and drug dealer to notable artists Sid Vicious and Jean Michel Basquiat.
