Belsen was a gas sid vicious biography
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Sid Vicious 'Sid Lives' 2xCD and 2xLP
This Sid Vicious timeline history (see below), from his beginnings to the Sex Pistols and beyond, is taken from the'Sid Lives' CD's 24-page booklet and LP gatefold sleeve of the double-album.
It's the full recordings of four of Sid's last performances from Max's Kansas City, September 1978, with guitarist Steve Dior and the New York Dolls rhythm section, Arthur Kane and Jerry Nolan.
It includes Steve Dior's fascinating recollections of life with Sid, and the background to each song, only available in hardcopy in the 2xCD booklet and the vinyl2xLP sleeve.
Listen to 'Sid Lives' - on Spotify, Apple & iTunes or Amazon.
Buy the 2xCD here. Buy the limited 2xLP here(while stocks last)
'Sad Vacation - the last days of Sid & Nancy' is a film by director Danny Garcia (The Clash, Johnny Thunders). It's an up close and personal account of their tumultuous and stormy relationship. Buy the DVD on ebay.
A Series of Events
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