Rudolph Grey is a multifaceted individual who has made a significant impact in both the music and film industries. As a talented electric guitarist, Grey has had the opportunity to record and perform with a variety of groups, including Mars, under his own name, and as the leader of several ad hoc ensembles known as The Blue Humans. His unique musical style is heavily influenced by no wave and free jazz, two genres that have garnered a significant following among music enthusiasts.
In addition to his work as a musician, Grey is also a respected motion picture historian. He has written a comprehensive biography of Ed Wood, a filmmaker known for his notoriously bad films. The book, titled Nightmare of Ecstasy, was published in 1992 and has since become a valuable resource for film enthusiasts and historians. Interestingly, Tim Burton's biographical film about Ed Wood, which was released in 1994, was heavily influenced by Grey's book.
Grey's contributions to the world of film did not stop there. In 2001, he made a groundbreaking discovery when he uncovered a copy of Ed Wood's final feature-length film, Necromania, which had been presumed to be lost. This significant find has helped to shed new light on the career and legacy of Ed Wood, and has provided film enthusiasts with a unique opportunity to experience his work firsthand.
