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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.

Author
xcorpsebridex

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
321,001

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
342

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 90 (10/10), Guest 31 (8/10), Guest 46 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following was Sid's real birth date? Hint

22nd of May 1957

12th of March 1931

10th of May 1957

16th of June 1977

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Question 2 of 10

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

The Flowers of Romance

The Clash

The Damned

The Slits

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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

Triangle

Drums

Saxophone

Guitar

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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

Winterland Ballroom

Brazil

San Francisco

Screen on the Green

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Question 5 of 10

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

Vivienne Westwood

Debbie Harry

Nancy Spungen

Siouxsie Sioux

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Question 6 of 10

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

Cocaine

Morphine

Amphetamines

Heroin

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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

Single stab wound to her abdomen

Broken neck

Gun shot to the head

Heart attack

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Question 8 of 10

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

The Damned

The Ramones

The Exploited

The Clash

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Question 9 of 10

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

Stab Wound

Heart Attack

Heroin overdose administered by his mother

Suicide

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Question 10 of 10

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

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

His mother

His choice of language

It came to him in a dream

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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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