Sid Vicious

Musician Sid Vicious Full Name: Sid Vicious [John Simon Ritchie later John Beverley]
Nationality:

English

Profession: Musician
Why Famous: Best known as the bassist and vocalist for the "Sex Pistols."

Born: May 10, 1957
Star Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: London, England

Died: February 2, 1979 (aged 21)
Cause of Death: Heroin overdose

Historical Events in the Life of Sid Vicious

  • 1978-10-12 Sid Vicious charged with murder of girlfriend Nancy Spungen
  • 1978-10-23 Sid Vicious attempts suicide while at Riker's Detention Center in NYC
  • 1979-01-02 Sid Vicious' trial for murder of girlfriend Nancy Spungen begins

Famous Musicians