Sid Vicious backstage @ The Roxy

[@CarellaRoss]

◆ the Iggy song playing in the background is DUM DUM BOYS kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5rSg4qifJ6DeLM

[@ethanblackhurst8593]

Thanks you saved me from asking.

[@AndreiTãtaruknowledgeWindows]

Thank you so much! ❤️✌️

[@stooger688]

About Ron and Scott asheton.

[@jdmvogel]

Oh you are the real hero

[@w00df0rd]

When you're a frightened kid, Sid seems like an adult. When you're an adult, Sid looks like a frightened kid.

[@lennywebb6740]

Good way to describe him. I remember being a kid and thinking he was this outrageous punk who didn't care about anything. You watch footage of him now and realise he was just a shy kid.

[@georgeedward1226]

Very poetic and accurate.

[@Evlogite19]

Excellent way of putting it.

[@davidjohnearl9823]

top words

[@evat.665]

Mind a két végén, égette a gyertyát, ennyi volt!

[@michaelreidperry3256]

Sid still saddens me.

[@ArthurKingoftheBritons404]

Don't be sad that he died, be happy that he existed.

[@ballyea1]

it's nice to see him smile.

[@ballyea1]

because it's nice to see the real John ,Simon, not "Sid" briefly clean have a genuine smile, one more time; did I know him - a lady never tells.

[@ballyea1]

and I mean on the final interview, even though he's says a "he's having no fun at all", briefly, blazing, clean, is my John.

[@ballyea1]

although he's smoking weed & drinking, no smack & he's lucid, goofy & having fun at the Roxy

[@outis439-A]

Probably a lie

[@stephenflynn6447]

I agree. Loved the video clip of sid in Paris outside the ice cream parlour. Wow what a happy man.

[@fasteddiesgarage101]

This is a great view at Sid being just a normal kid luv it

[@angelyamarte2838]

a kid of 21sure.

[@angelyamarte2838]

+Splodgy Wet Clunge 4 sure Big boy.

[@johnbrown6012]

This was way before april 78 when the roxy closed so he's prob about 19 max.....and yes he is being very normal pre nancy

[@LittleFatFeet68]

This was when he was with Nancy. They did their American tour and she was not allowed to come. Even though there were supposed to be no drugs on the tour Sid was still doing heroine at this time but it was given to him and controlled by none other than Malcunt McLaren.

[@GianniEndo]

@@angelyamarte2838 21 is still a child bruv

[@RoxUniverse]

Well, this shows just what a shy, nervous and inexperienced kid Sid really was. It’s great to see him smiling, but we all know that there wasn’t going to many more of those days left for him. Iggy Pop playing in the background is perfect! I feel lucky to have known these guys, I still think Never Mind the Bullocks is one of the most iconic albums ever recorded and SIDS video of “My Way” is definitely the best Rock Video of all time! 🕊🐄🌟❤️🐓

[@rainyday4970]

He was the very face of punk itself. The pinnacle; the ultimate expression of it. Even the tragic way he went out. RIP Sid, iconic prince of punk.

[@paolovillino4693]

Darby Crash is the true lord of Punk

[@boke75]

Yep, the ultimate nihilistic version of it, alright.

[@valentineotto1099]

@@boke75 punk was more nihilism than anything else

[@ZingsVideos]

I'd rather be a nerd and live a long life than die at 21.

[@kevanbrown7620]

John Lydon was an integral part of the Sex Pistols who wrote the songs with Glen Matlock and Steve Jones. He's also still alive caring for his wife.

[@gazwilwah]

The Pistols were a breath of fresh air to kids at that time, whatever you think about Sid and the rest of the band, for a short while they went from being poor kids with no future, to the biggest rockstars on the planet.

[@johnstoner666]

I still prefer the original bassist that actually could play.

[@James-jj7lr]

In America--after Watergate, inflation, latch key childhoods, Viet Nam-- the Sex Pistols were a breath of rebellious, pissed off, fighting breath of fresh air. I still love Never Mind the Bollocks... Terrific album

[@fuzzydunlop4513]

He literally had no future, he died

[@captainggttv3243]

Ducati Ltwin shut the fuck up

[@judeforrester6641]

Stopthewar Taylor yeah we do, you’re not a kid you wouldn’t know

[@jackt5617]

He never had a chance. His mother was a drug addict and even gave him a bag of heroin for his 16th birthday.

[@FigmentSALabel]

Parents who try to impress their children are a problem.

[@NataliaYukiMiku]

He was so cute, specially when he smiled 💗💗💗

[@loxtuz6767]

Amen.

[@its_just_yuki]

Smiling Sid was the cutest Sid. ❤

[@bentramer682]

❤

[@KaBoomChannel]

He was a shy guy who used drugs and drink to overcome that shyness which is a fatal combination. I think that was the case with Kurt Cobain and Jim Morrison as well. The stage fright is too much so they self medicate and then get addicted.

[@BenCulture]

Thank you for your common-sense and really-not-all-that-hard-to-understand comments. Why people just lose their shit (or really, their minds) when talking about Sid Vicious is a shame.

[@erinplaice]

Yeah, it is really sad. but it seems the way alot of people do it. Marilyn Monroe,Kurt Cobain, Jim Morrison, Sid,Judy Garland, amy whinehouse. The list is endless.

[@onlywayisup100]

kurt and jim had demons in there heads, they over medicated themselves to quell those voices. the demons won,,,, the firey pit

[@rebecam.8397]

No way. Kurt Cobain did drugs mostly because of his stomach problems. Heroin was one of the drugs that helped him with the pain. Then soon after he started seeking oblivion because of his depressive state. It was never to overcome his shyness or anything like that. As for Jim, I honestly don't know.

[@TDWE]

Rebeca Cervantes Kurt Cobain was also known as a chronic liar. He probably first used heroin for recreational purposes and then found out how well it also helped with his stomach problems. I don't mean any offense to Kurt by calling him a chronic liar, but he was and he liked doing it; lying to journalists and what not, always fabricating stories.

[@RebelGodessRed90]

Sid looks so good when he smiles. Wish he did that more. ❤️

[@Trigger_000]

*Hard thing to do for a corpse.*

[@desertrose1226]

He's not even a corpse. He was cremated.

[@daehnihc]

@@desertrose1226 uh... hard thing to do when you dont have a physical form

[@boke75]

Maybe in some parallel universe he's some 65 year-old geezer swingin the clubs right now.

[@massimo43337]

I love this, it shows you the real Sid, a sweet and intelligent guy!

[@kamaboko1]

He had the IQ of a turnip. Not intelligent at all. Even those who worked closely with him said he wasn't bright. He was a 1watt bulb living in a 100watt bulb world.

[@craigg5410]

IQ of a turnip 😂😂😂 I love it. So true. Bless him.

[@VilleMaunu]

But did not learn to play bass...

[@dj-yf9jg]

Say whatever ya want guys, i'll always love Sid No Matter What!

[@Mrpublicimagelimited]

@@StephanieMariah He certainly did. He was out of control way before Nancy came on the scene. Back in his New Court squatting days he'd strangle cats and mug the occassional old lady at knifepoint. Aside from all that, he once roasted a guinea-pig alive. Grotesque and disgusting and true, I'm afraid. All the classic symptoms of a psychopathic young man - if you can do that to defenceless animals, then doing it to people is the next progression. I despise Sid worshippers, I really do.

[@Jamie-js3qw]

"I'm a bit of raging queen really, don't tell anyone"

[@boke75]

I'm sure Freddie M must've liked that comment. haha

[@Pamplemousse82322]

There's a story that Sid was with a tranny once

[@AdamDylanFoley]

Sid was an immature kid.... reminds me of myself when i was young, i too got lost in drugs and alcohol to mask shyness and awkwardness....

[@commander1982]

Thank you Don Letts for documenting the early punk scene - with The Punk Rock Movie, and candid moments like these!

[@l1l1av15]

seeing him smile warms my heart.

[@andrewtm85]

Yeah seeing someone shoot him up because his thumb was broken

[@AndrewAHayes]

I half expected to see the name Yoda above your comment LOL

[@ReisterJP]

"dum dum boys" playing in the background ironic and perfect.

[@danielcolon9809]

ReisterJP Good ear man, cool jam.

[@EmegopsForever]

dude totally. I think what's craziest to think about is how this is just what was naturally happening, like it just so happened to have been recorded.

[@Bindointhis]

for real man

[@elderlypoodle9181]

I was just going to ask who was playing in the background. Thank you for answering the question

[@elderlypoodle9181]

Why in my entire life have I never heard this Iggy song

[@itsthefluorescents4777]

i feel bad for sid, say whatever you want but he was misunderstood and no one really cared enough to help him out.

[@johnmoyarbmg5845]

Only u yourself can kick addiction. Cant blame others for your mistakes

[@johnmoyarbmg5845]

So stfu & stop whining

[@mistervertigo8193]

And how the fuck do u know?

[@rahulkanai]

John MoyaSODMG it was literally Sid vs the world nobody even made a decent effort like getting him to rehab or some other stuff,he was literally allowed to kill himself. Sid is a perfect example of Media preying on a lost young boy and sacrificing his soul. There are other celebs who overdosed on drugs and receive all the support from both fans and families. Sid had neither of them. Many people show empathy towards other celeb overdose tragedy but say awful stuff about Sid almost everytime and before you call him a murderer just get your facts straight that it was never proven and it was in the old days where forensic science (DNA fingerprints)was not well developed. There are lots of unsolved murders even today. So fuck off with your judgement

[@James-jj7lr]

Exactly.

[@PinkyPuff69]

Interesting candid look at his personality for a minute or two, thanks!

[@andreaphelps4091]

Sid was beautiful loved him

[@giuliana2610]

British accent is wonderful

[@mojojojojuniper6122]

English you dumb dum

[@Matias-ql3mu]

No

[@Gerardoooooooo]

He sounded British but he looked Chinese.

[@dj-yf9jg]

@@Gerardoooooooo lol

[@adrieleviv]

@@Matias-ql3mu YES

[@voxxclamantis9668]

Thanks for the audio, I've seen these clips a million times but never heard it. It shows Sid was funny and endearing, not at all the imagine everyone projected on to him. That was the problem, he never had a chance to find himself.

[@emilylouwhoo]

What a wonderful smile.

[@celticwarrior1365]

I find this sad and heartbreaking for anyone who really cared for this young man.

[@desertrose1226]

Not many people really cared about Sid. His mother was a no-good and Nancy was an addict.

[@MisAnnThorpe]

@@desertrose1226 Nancy was every bit as much a victim of totally incompetent and unloving parents as Sid was.

[@RichieDb2]

He's a fucking legend. I bet at least 80% of those who became punks were partially or directly influenced by Sid (that includes me).

[@xlaythe]

+Richie A too bad he didnt make bass cool

[@buzzfugazi]

+Richie A It was Johnny Rotten, the Ramones, the Clash, the Dead Boys, the Dictators, DK's, Circle Jerks, and X that influenced me the most.

[@tosis918]

he was untalented human carbage

[@xlaythe]

Angus1966 what the fuck are you rambling about

[@jeffstewart9622]

yeah me too always wanted to be like sid

[@garynicholson2855]

Anyone that lived through the 70 early 80 like I did, new someone just like Sid.

[@fretboardmaster70]

I think about my mate every day. Never made it to see 40. Sensed he was going in a bad direction already at 17.

[@garynicholson2855]

@@fretboardmaster70 had the same thing ,mate drank himself to oblivion died at 40 heart attach. Sometimes the writing is on the wall. Sadly.

[@FigmentSALabel]

@@fretboardmaster70 Sorry.

[@newwavepop]

its nice to see him looking like he was having a good time. he was just a child, never even had a chance to get his shit together and see what grand adventures life may have held for him.

[@freebee8221]

I dunno why but im obsessed with sid vicious

[@sepijortikka]

Right?! Me too

[@LOVEBUNNNY]

We All Are .. he's the best

[@pabloavero3789]

Poor sid, if he only held it together for a few more years MTV would've be on the seen and Sid at the ripe old age of 24 yrs old would have been right there to lead it. He would've been the ambassador to carry punk rock into the 80s. Who knows what could've been. If he only Punk'd on for just a few more yrs. I remember as a twelve year old kid watching Sid's my way on MTV and being blown away because I'd never seen anything like that before. You had only to soldier on and the tide would have turned here in the USA also. Rest n Peace Sid n Nancy.

[@maxjansen5167]

Punk had a bigger scene in the '80s than in 1977. It went underground, got tougher, often a lot faster and more abrasive. U.S. punk (check out Soul Jazz's _Punk 45_ compilations) and mostly hardcore punk through the '80s (scenes in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, Austin, Washington D.C., New York, &c.) and British street punk/UK82, Oi!. Check out the playlist on my channel if interested in U.S. punk. Plus, MTV and punk: that's a paradox. You could say Nirvana did that, but Kurt wasn't punk; Kurt was more an emo ahaha

[@matmc71]

EERR no. You have to have some talent to be a real star. Tragedy is the only reason we remember Sid. Fucking great looking and iconic tho he was. But he would not have lead Mtv into the 80s! Are you on drugs or summink Pablo??

[@acelipko1894]

Pablo Avero I agree I think it kind of sux that no one really got mainstream play in the 80s but thank god Kurt just made it over the threshold for punk grunge in the 90s but it still is like being 10 yrs behind on punk grunge rip Kurt and Sid

[@punkoid76]

It’s arguable that Billy Idol had the career Sid could’ve had if he’d been a decent singer and kept away from the drug scene in the late 70s. Their images were similar, except one had black hair and the other blonde. They had the same sneer and attitude, they knew each other and were part of the same scene, Idol was in the Bromley contingent, the first group of people to follow the pistols about, and he had been in one of the original punk bands, Generation X.

[@Decimator-jh4gu]

@@maxjansen5167 I agree with almost all you have put here, but I'd say Kurt was pretty fucking Punk.

[@frrncsca]

his laugh is everything

[@patrysia876]

He was and he is very handsome and seems geniuine funny and entertaining lad . Such a loss :(

[@kipponi]

He was so happy there most of the time but that dark side shows sometimes through his faces. But what a hell he lived his own way and that's okay Off course heroin destroys anyone.

[@jpcancela]

He probably never wanted to die old either... I understand that. It's not just the fact that you get old, but you see everyone getting old and you lose a lot of people, friends and family. In cases like this it's almost better dieing young and remain a legend for ever...

[@rammstone9233]

I think he went a bit dark because Nancy turned up with the shit.

[@desertrose1226]

Yeah I don't want to get old either. I'd like to go in my forties. Still young, but still old enough to have enjoyed life's experiences.

[@kipponi]

@Stopthewar Taylor Nice trip. I think to travel my bicycle around Europe maybe 2019.

[@imtgof6126]

Not true look at Keith or Dylan....

[@alvesmonteiro5022]

Sid Vicious the best

[@poisontoad8007]

Thanks Carella. The more I study the Sex Pistols and the John Ritchie/Sid Vicious phenomena the more I feel Sid had a great opportunity, Yet he made his tragic choice. Thank you for the upload ❤

[@karenriggs4560]

I remember seeing Sid Vicious in August 1977 in the punk club called the Vortex in Wardour street London...So glad I have that memory..

[@jeffstewart4648]

Thank you for this wonderful video.

[@mj1on481]

I have nothing but pure love for this one. For some reason he never gets on my nerves.

[@vinniebarbarino5725]

Sid... you became a popular star whether you liked it or not.

[@gogoyubari366]

Sid had talent. Just listen to My Way. Miss him so much. What a sad tragedy.

[@boke75]

Certainly had a lot of charisma...ie: good-looking and an atitude.

[@valentineotto1099]

You are good hearted and see the best in him

[@maki6867]

background noise - iggy pop - Dum Dum Boys

[@fintonmainz7845]

Lots of people who were little boys and girls during this period think that Sid had talent and influenced the punk movement. He had charisma and wasn't as "vicious" as his public image but at the end of the day he never did or said anything of note. By the way, contrary to popular opinion, he did learn to play the bass adequately in the end.

[@PinkyPuff69]

A legend. And a goofy kid. A troubled, unstable and pretty bashful superstar!

[@mistervertigo8193]

....with no talent whatsoever.

[@rubyr0f]

@@mistervertigo8193 much like bez 😂

[@kaori_kanzaki]

With a horrible personality yes. 👎

[@imtgof6126]

@@mistervertigo8193 Negative Negative Negative...didn't your momma ever tell you... if you can't say anything nice keep your fly trap shut... or something to that order...God really doesn't like Ugly...just saying...

[@BrodyLuv2]

Sid. The most perfect punk name, ever.

[@marvinthemaniac7698]

Freddie Mercury once called him Simon Ferocious.

[@juliusmorgan2292]

"spready" freddy mercury lol

[@marvinthemaniac7698]

@@juliusmorgan2292 I've never heard that one before

[@juliusmorgan2292]

@@marvinthemaniac7698 he wanted it on his headstone

[@marvinthemaniac7698]

@@juliusmorgan2292 did he get it?

[@kennybegeske8824]

It's Sid Vicious

[@camilleparent9548]

aye they're listening to iggy pop

[@LipstickNeon]

Young, talented & had a bad addiction. RIP to him & Nancy

[@jacobdunne1773]

I wouldn't say talented

[@andreaphelps3357]

Love seeing Sid happy love him xxxx

[@hgreen8666]

Sid was ok when off drugs but like any druggie he became a tit. He had a very bad temper.

[@Revv]

Precious footage, good work Don... ;-)

[@Revv]

***** Pahahaha..!

[@iamadreamerr6885]

His laughter gives me life.

[@pyrtwistPyrtwistWorldInMotion]

RIP Sid. Thank you for the music and the legend.

[@pedrorenato6831]

Beautiful!Sid Vicious' concept of flirting was hilarious!He takes his shoe off and turns to that girl and was like:"Here,smell it!!!"🤣🤣🤣I bet she was lost in love with Sid from that moment on!🤣🤣🤣

[@jambutty2218]

So glad Don was there with a camera. Just a guy enjoying the fun of being in a band . Being famous in your own lunch time as the saying goes. Done it myself obviously nowhere near as big. Definitely recommend it .

[@neilphillips162]

Sid is dead but not forgotten, !,! Punk lives on with Johnny rotten. R.i.p sid

[@betaville72]

Thanks for posting - hadn't seen this. Sid was alright. He loved the attention he got from being the rock star but really he was just a young kid. He always seemed to have time to talk to people unless he already considered them a cunt.

[@arliecornett796]

He has such a beautiful smile... and a great laugh. Did you all see the girl blow in his ear. He is so captivating everyone gravitates towards him. I'd love to have met him.

[@timshufflebottom828]

who is she?

[@MisAnnThorpe]

@@timshufflebottom828 Jeanette Lee?

[@timshufflebottom828]

@@MisAnnThorpe is she really?

[@MisAnnThorpe]

@@timshufflebottom828 If you're talking about the black haired girl in the blue jacket then yes, I'm pretty sure that's her. She is on the cover of Public Image Limited's Flowers of romance album and is actually named as a (non playing) member of PiL. As you probably know; the bloke on the other side of Sid (who ties Sid's shoe lace) is PiL and The Clash guitarist, Keith Levene.

[@timshufflebottom828]

@@MisAnnThorpe l hear that name for the first time just now, was she a punk rock artist also at the time or just a gruppie, what she does nowadays?

[@evan8654]

The Iggy song couldn't be more appropriate.

[@wizardlvl5124]

I never seen him so jovial and having such good cognitive skills.

[@blastofo]

What a perfect song to be playing in the background.

[@rexterrocks]

So many people there who would go on to become famous. That was Dave Vanian doing Sids shoe up wasn't it and Steve Severin next to him. When I was a kid I used to think Vivienne Westwood looked old but she's way younger there than I am now. Poor Sid was just a young 19 or 20 year old kid when the Roxy was open.. He's become an icon in the way James Dean has. He has a great look and while we age he will always be 21. One of my favourite little quotes is this..... Sid once asked Lemmy to teach him to play bass. Sid said'' I can't play bass'' and Lemmy replied''Yeah, I know!

[@Derby62]

+Paul Evans Thanks for that Paul

[@strumbolli]

+Paul Evans Is it Keith Leven and not Vanian? The bird is with the black bob cut is Jeanette Lee and the 3 girls at the bar at the very end look like the Slits

[@rexterrocks]

Yes,, You are right.I'm sure It IS Keith Levene. I only looked at it once before I wrote what I did and looking at it now I recognise him. I have a few good books of photo collections of the scene and most young people don't realise how small the actual number of people into the punk scene were in London in those days. You see the same people again and again, Particularly at the Roxy as that wasn't around for that long. I love The Slits, I believe it is them. I saw Don Letts a few weeks ago doing a DJ set. right near where I live. It was excellent listening to songs he would have played back then.

[@strumbolli]

+Paul Evans I think Shane Mcgowan is in there for a second too. When I was 9 years old and my brother was 13 we saw Generation X on Top of The Pops in 1978 from that day on I was into all things Punk which in turn led me into all kinds wonderful music from the MC5, to King Tubby to Eddie Cochran to Velvet Underground to Can etc etc.Punk set me off on a life time of listening interesting music.

[@rexterrocks]

strumbolli Great taste in music.Everyone you named is someone I like. The funniest thing is I'm actually wearing a King Tubby T shirt and it's the first time I've worn in in about 5 years. I like a lot of US bands like Television and the MC5 but The Velvets have to be one of my favourite bands ever and Eddie Cochran and Gene Vincent are real heroes of mine.. I even got the same model guitar that Eddie Cochran used. I went to see the Velvets when they got back together in the 90's. They played Glastonbury.It's on here. It's hilarious because people complain that ''Pale blue eyes' sounds better on the record''. They obviously haven't heard any live recordings of them before.. That looks like Shane MacGowan at the bar leaning against the wall.. I've seen him in Julien Temple footage too. There is some footage shown often whenever Punk is mentioned on TV where he has a Union Jack top on. I was born in 67 and my brother was born in 66. It was a good time to grow up in. One of my g/f's mothers isn't much older than me and she's in 'The Punk rock movie' and in photos in books I own. The Clash have always been one of my favourite bands. I got to see the last incarnation of them without Mick and Topper. That's the album no-one talks about. 'This is England'. 'Bernie Rhodes knows, don't argue! :-)

[@vladydady283]

Ive never seen this footage n i thought i seen it all. This is a hidden gem.

[@jordytanner481]

His mum gave him that overdose, she didn't want him to suffer anymore

[@zebdoz333]

Bloody bad business all the way around

[@horscaste]

She was right. He was a rockstar. She made him a legend.

[@imtgof6126]

The answer to this is....Nope..., help how? ?put him on a Lorry and drop him off at rehab...don't think so....sit down in a circle hold hands and spill your guts about how bad it was for you as a child growing up...no dad...mom's on dope...just can't see it...Doesn't work...YOUR the only one that can Help yourself....most who die from H are not trying to kill themselves, they fuck up ether by scoring from someone that has better dope than what you're use to doing and you want to make sure your going to get high so you put more in....or you get clean for 3 or 4 months and then you say fuck it just one more time....not thinking you load it up like you did in the past...but you're tolerance is way low....and it's all over.....Like I've always said (you can aways do more but if you do to much it's to fucken late)I just want to get high not die....sorry for the rant I kinda got off course there....

[@katjoyce6821]

this precious baby. it's so sad that he hurt so much. I wish he was still here

[@desertrose1226]

Wasn't he like 12 when he strangled the cat?

[@MrGothic78]

He was a kind hearted guy, after all. R. I. P. Sid.

[@nadyarossi5102]

"Kindhearted?" He strangled cats to death, blinded a young girl by smashing a bottle in her face and beat Nancy Spungeon relentlessly.

[@boke75]

"I broke my thumbnail...I broke my thumb....nail". LOL, man he didn't sound too vicious here. Just seemed like a coked-up late night partygoer having a ball !

[@misfit2022]

When he wasn’t high he was extremely talented but people forget he was only 21 when he died. C’mon Everybody, Something Else, a cult version of My Way, the Johnny Thunders cover Born to Lose. Sid was quality and brought Great Rock and Roll Swindle to Life and his vocals are very clear in that film. Also no Sid no Duff Rose McKagen. He inspired a generation of low slung bass players. It is great just to see him being natural as often hammed it up for the cameras.

[@fintonmainz7845]

No he did not influence bass players.

[@misfit2022]

@Finton Mainz I have been challenged many times but this is the easiest to debunk. Duff McKagen has said many times he was influenced by Sid.

[@fintonmainz7845]

@@misfit2022 He must have intended it as a joke.

[@misfit2022]

@Finton Mainz Your ignorance is showing

[@justinedolanski9266]

need more footage like this of just sid being sid cant wait for the new documentary to drop wit the maxs footage

[@Sameoldfitup]

"Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you. The process of delving into the black abyss is to me the keenest form of fascination."

[@brentcrude8153]

The ironic spectacle of youth in decay is compelling. No more, no less.

[@gorillaztrash2448]

god I love this man

[@loxtuz6767]

His smile was the cutest shit that ever existed

[@massimo43337]

Sid is a legend and his myth has to live on!

[@harmzondag9596]

After 40 years everyone he is not forgotten.

[@anette0118]

he was a nice guy here, accord to his friends but in his last interview with Nancy he looks terrifying. :(

[@chrishack6825]

It takes a certain character and strength to be thrown into the limelight, if you don't possess that you will look for support and when your friend's don't fulfill your needs artificial ways provide. Bless Sid.

[@LetsGoMetsGo33]

handsome dude.

[@mikem3875]

I watched this and i couldn't take my eyes off him, very charming, sweet, you feel like you want to give him a hug. Too bad he was raised so fucked up. If he'd had decent parents or just a decent mother he might still be here.

[@BillyJango]

Ha! Most videos and documentaries about Sid greedily cling to the myths of the subject; this video tears them apart. It shows he was just a normal shy kid. Not really a punk legend at all.

[@GuitarCoverForMyself]

GG Allin the real deal

[@kabukimanindahouse]

DJZwart Broek gg allin wasn't like he was on stage either. he was kind of quiet and normal. there's a video of him at a family meeting at a pool. nobody can be an animal 24/7

[@melissadenby2357]

He may not have been a legend that day, looking so cute and shy, but now, almost 40 years later, he sure is a legend! Who knows what he might have been and done if he had survived...

[@BillyJango]

Melissa Denby I love the Sex Pistols , they were great but seriously, he would not have done much at all.

[@Barton7Joey]

arsehole. Everyone is different for camera. What you want is what you get. Even Angelina jolie goes for a shit, but she never shits on screen. Arsehole

[@Traumm9]

Great piece of history. Many thanks for sharing :-)

[@andrewturpel2768]

its so sad seeing him happy :(

[@mistervertigo8193]

No, the saddest thing is all these stupid comments from stupid thick people.

[@boke75]

Oh, the irony !

[@AKIRATV2]

Sid was cool, but nobody could say he had talent, he didn't even play on the album (bollocks). He was def. a true punk but didn't have any talent at all....He was like a punk cheerleader for the band, not a musician...

[@johnstoner666]

How was he a punk? By being high and drunk all day long, thats fighting the man YEAH! great couldn't play his instrument at all but I do admire Sex Pistols letting him "play" just for the factor of him being crazy. He wasn't punk, he was glorified junkie.

[@rizzlaxl]

He does play on Belsan. Read it in the Steve Jones autobiography.

[@boxshreeg1079]

Well he was a pretty good bass player

[@outis439-A]

The gig he hits a guy with his bass is somewhat alright playing

[@outis439-A]

Not only that, but he wanted to play but was in hospital so he couldnt

[@MidnightVideo666]

He was good boy.. RIP

[@johnsmith1487]

Sid was the greatest musical genius of the 20th century. Simply irreplaceable.

[@KOstrat97Moxie]

Sid was a legend but that's not even close he wasn't really even a musician, he could play bass at a very amateur level😂

[@katana9647]

Sid looks happy here

[@МагомедСукиев]

He just was in the right time and place with his charming appearance and crazy behaviour. Death made him icon. Actually tragic and sad fate.

[@ccubook]

Do you think anyone could have helped Sid? I still feel sorry for him...

[@tommygaffney5721]

Malcolm mcclaren,saw another way of ripping off the band.IreallyHATEMclaren, for what he's done.

[@desertrose1226]

I hate McLaren as well what a poncing posturing prick he was.

[@MrCt40]

No and maybe he didn’t want to be helped . He wanted to live fast and do things his way . And he did

[@gilwood7530]

Not while he was around that skank

[@davehodges1843]

His mum introduced him to drugs, she gave him the heroin of which he overdosed on.

[@ianwhitehead691]

Sid "N" Nancy R.I.P Sadly gone but not forgotten. 🧷⛓️🔒🔗

[@thevelointhevale1132]

Two future members of PIL there with Sid ... Keith Levine pissing about with his Brothel Creepers and Jeanette Lee on his left, later of Rough Trade, who ironically ended up on the cover of the Flowers of Romance album (Wobble had left by then ...) which was a name Sid coined as a possible band name - Sid also coined Jah Wobble while we're at it. It's also amusing to read the comments below from people who weren't even alive during this time - most have no clue who any of these people are or the significance of the moment culturally or otherwise ... out of the mouths of babes.

[@michaelwilson6483]

He looks happy and full of fun here

[@MsVega1212]

So handsome... Sid...

[@Offensive_Username]

You have a special taste in men.

[@traceycrossman1295]

Sad to see. He was a a misunderstood young man given the keys to the sweet shop. at about 128 in the film , he has an instant change in his appearance. I hope he has found the peace he wanted . I am sure there are bad people willing to supply things to vulnerable people all the time. Damn them ,save fragile people in need to express themselves

[@lejlatiric7037]

He was so relaxed when he wasn't with Nancy

[@imtgof6126]

Tell me about it........the Power of that Kitty....can Make men do unbelievably stupid shit....

[@joanofarc582]

He was relaxed with Nancy more than anyone else. Nobody knew Sid better than Nancy. Not even his mother. Maybe the only person as close to Sid as Nancy was John Lyndon but even then he didn’t see the sides of Sid, Nancy saw. Yeah they fought but he would have left and so would she if they didn’t truly love each other.

[@SeanHogan.]

Respect Sid!!!!

[@seanhogan8964]

Idiot!

[@JDD1217]

He was so proud of himself when he admitted he farted in a cops face lmao

[@desertrose1226]

Could be Sid’s greatest moment.

[@MisAnnThorpe]

And people say he wasn't "punk"!

[@flotantesolar4751]

used to listen a lot his music when I was 13,,, now I am 44 and It looks only like a young boy with bad luck,, or decisions.

[@lewisknight4199]

have to admit sid looked the part. just shit that drugs was involved.

[@brandonboggs2656]

lewis knight he wouldn't have looked the part without drugs

[@mickysj3270]

I remember sid and the other’s and many other groups from those early days of the roxy and just like sid, me and my pal got hooked up on heroin aged just 20yrs old and the day i came home from detention centre my pal also overdosed and past away, I wasn’t with him that night and I always think that if I’d been there I might’ve been able to have saved him, reason being that everyone panicked in the flat and no one phoned an ambulance and he choked on his own vomit. Miss you wease.🙏🏼

[@PinkyPuff69]

Yep that's Keith Levene.

[@shuddupeyaface]

Incredible charisma. And yet, just a little boy lost. Harmless really.

[@leftright6054]

Donny is a legend