Sid Vicious was an English musician best known as the bassist for the influential punk rock band Sex Pistols. Born on May 10, 1957, in London, he became a prominent figure in the punk scene during the late 1970s. Vicious was known for his chaotic lifestyle and rebellious attitude, which embodied the spirit of punk music. His time with the Sex Pistols was marked by controversy, including his tumultuous relationship with Nancy Spungen, which ended tragically with her death in 1978. Sid Vicious died of a heroin overdose on February 2, 1979, at the age of 21, leaving behind a legacy as a symbol of punk rock's raw energy and turmoil.