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Sid Vicious: A Star Is Born!

David Dalton, MOJO, February 2005

When Sid Vicious joined the Sex Pistols in 1977 it was the end of the band and the beginning of his metamorphosis into mythic rock star, aided by smack, Nancy Spungen and a grim US tour. David Dalton and friends saw it all.

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