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Sid Vicious (I) (1957–1979)

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Along with fellow Sex Pistol member, Johnny Rotten, lanky, sneering, pock faced Sid epitomised the punk movement born in the mid 1970s in working class England. Sid Vicious (real name John Beverly) wasn't an original member of the Pistols, but rather joined the band after original bassist, Glen Matlock dropped out after personality clashes with lead singer Rotten... See full bio »

Born:

Simon John Ritchie
in London, England, UK

Died:

(age 21) in New York City, New York, USA
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2010 Punisher '79-82 (short) (performer: "My Way")
 
2003 On the Road (video documentary short) (writer: "Holidays in the Sun" - uncredited)
 
2000 The Filth and the Fury (documentary) (writer: "Holidays In The Sun", "Bodies" / as Vicious)
 
1999 Performance and Cocktails: Live at Morfa Stadium (video) (writer: "Holidays in the Sun" / as Vicious)
 
1999 The Astronaut's Wife (performer: "My Way")
 
1990 Goodfellas (performer: "My Way")
 
1987 Fame (TV series)
– Ian's Girl (1987) (writer: "No Feelings")
 
1986 Sid and Nancy (writer: "Holidays In The Sun" / as Vicious)
 
1980 D.O.A. (documentary) (writer: "Holidays in the Sun", "Bodies")
 
1979 Mr. Mike's Mondo Video (performer: "My Way")
 
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1980 D.O.A. (documentary)
Himself
 
1980 Punk and Its Aftershocks (documentary)
Himself (as The Sex Pistols)
 
1979 Mr. Mike's Mondo Video
Himself
 
1978 The Punk Rock Movie from England (documentary)
Himself (as The Sex Pistols)
 
1976 Today (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 1 December 1976 (1976) … Himself
 
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2012 Top of the Pops: The Story of 1977 (TV documentary)
Himself (uncredited)
 
2010 Cuéntame (TV series)
 
2008 Chelsea on the Rocks (documentary)
Himself (uncredited)
 
2007 Por Toda Minha Vida (TV series documentary)
 
2007 NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell (TV documentary)
Himself (uncredited)
 
2006 Joy Division: Under Review (video documentary)
Himself
 
2005 John Lydon: The Best of British £1 Notes (video)
Himself (as The Sex Pistols)
 
2004 Blood on the Turntable (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2003 Mayor of the Sunset Strip (documentary)
Himself
 
2002 Classic Albums: Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols (video documentary)
Himself
 
2001 Rage: 20 Years of Punk Rock West Coast Style (documentary)
Himself
 
2001 25 Years of Punk (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2000 The Filth and the Fury (documentary)
Himself
 
1995 Rock & Roll (TV mini-series documentary)
Himself
 
1977 Sex Pistols Number 1 (short)
Himself
 

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Personal Details

Publicity Listings:

1 Biographical Movie  | 1 Print Biography  | 4 Articles  | 2 Magazine Cover Photos  | See more »

Alternate Names:

John Beverley | John Simon Richie | Simon Ritchie | The Sex Pistols

Height:

6' 2" (1.88 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

On drugs: "I don't want to be a junkie for the rest of my life. I don't want to be a junkie at all." See more »

Trivia:

Gained the emnity of the Clash's Mick Jones due to his habit of wearing a Nazi Swastika t-shirt. Jones, who is Jewish, and the rest of the Clash vowed they would never appear on stage with the Sex Pistols. See more »

Trademark:

Leather jacket See more »

Nickname:

Sidney See more »

Star Sign:

Taurus