Sid Vicious & the Myth of Punk Self‑Destruction

In this episode we trace how Sid Vicious became an icon of punk self‑destructiveness, separating the media‑made myth from the documented facts about his musicianship, the Sex Pistols’ internal dynamics and the cultural reaction. We examine the scene, record label politics, fanzines and press coverage that turned a nearly non‑musician into a legend—and how the reality of punk history differs from the legend.

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