![Musician Sid Vicious](https://www.onthisday.com/images/people/sid-vicious.jpg?w=360)
Full Name: John Simon Ritchie later John Beverley
Profession: Musician
Nationality: ![England](https://www.onthisday.com/images/flags/england.svg)
English
Biography: Best known as the bassist and vocalist for the "Sex Pistols."
Born: May 10, 1957
Birthplace: London, England
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus
Died: February 2, 1979 (aged 21)
Cause of Death: Heroin overdose
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Historical Events
- 1978-10-12 Sid Vicious charged with murder of girlfriend Nancy Spungen
- 1978-10-23 Punk rock singer Sid Vicious attempts suicide while at Riker's Detention Center in NYC
- 1979-01-02 British punk rocker Sid Vicious' trial for murder of girlfriend Nancy Spungen begins