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Quiz about Sid Vicious
Quiz about Sid Vicious

The Ultimate Sid Vicious Quiz | Music


Sid Vicious, a punk icon and troubled star and the Sex Pistols' bassist. How well do you know your Sid facts?

A multiple-choice quiz by xcorpsebridex. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
321,001
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
354
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 188 (7/10), Guest 68 (8/10), Guest 138 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which of the following was Sid's real birth date? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Sid Vicious began his music career in 1976. What band did he begin in? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Sid played which instrument for Siouxsie & The Banshees during their notorious first gig at the 100 Club Punk Festival? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Sid played his first gig with the Sex Pistols on the 3rd of April 1977. Where did they play? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In November 1977, Sid met the love of his life. What was her name? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Nancy and Sid went down a spiral of addiction. What were they addicted to? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Nancy Spungen was found dead at their Hotel Chelsea room. Sid was arrested for the murder. What injuries did Nancy sustain? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. When Sid sung 'My Way', which band did he dedicate the 'fast bit' to? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. On the 2nd of February 1979 Sid was found dead. What was the cause of his death? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. How did Ritchie get his punk name of Sid Vicious? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which of the following was Sid's real birth date?

Answer: 10th of May 1957

Sid, was born under the name of John Simon Ritchie to John and Anee Ritchie. His mother was a hippie while his father was a guardsmen for Buckingham Palace.
2. Sid Vicious began his music career in 1976. What band did he begin in?

Answer: The Flowers of Romance

During his time in The Flowers of Romance, Sid played the saxophone as well as providing lead vocals for the band.
3. Sid played which instrument for Siouxsie & The Banshees during their notorious first gig at the 100 Club Punk Festival?

Answer: Drums

Siouxsie & The Banshees become followers of the Sex Pistols from the very start of the band.
4. Sid played his first gig with the Sex Pistols on the 3rd of April 1977. Where did they play?

Answer: Screen on the Green

Sid's debut was filmed and can be seen in the 'Punk Rock Movie'.
5. In November 1977, Sid met the love of his life. What was her name?

Answer: Nancy Spungen

Nancy attempted to 'groupie' up with two other members of the band before joining Sid.
6. Nancy and Sid went down a spiral of addiction. What were they addicted to?

Answer: Heroin

Sid's addiction was linked to the break up of the band and was Sid's ultimate demise.
7. Nancy Spungen was found dead at their Hotel Chelsea room. Sid was arrested for the murder. What injuries did Nancy sustain?

Answer: Single stab wound to her abdomen

There have been many conspiracies on the death of Nancy. Many of which involve drug dealers and robberies.
8. When Sid sung 'My Way', which band did he dedicate the 'fast bit' to?

Answer: The Ramones

Sid became a huge fan of The Ramones during his stay in America.
9. On the 2nd of February 1979 Sid was found dead. What was the cause of his death?

Answer: Heroin overdose administered by his mother

Many years after her son's death, his mother reported that she knew she gave her son twice the lethal dose and did it because she believed he wasn't strong enough to cope with life behind bars. He was 21.
10. How did Ritchie get his punk name of Sid Vicious?

Answer: After John Lydon's (Johnny Rotten's) pet hamster

The hamster was named Sid, and when he was bitten, he yelled "Sid is really vicious!". The name stuck with him ever since.
Source: Author xcorpsebridex

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