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Nancy Laura Spungen (/ ˈ s p ʌ ŋ ɡ ən /; February 27, 1958 – October 12, 1978) was the American girlfriend of English musician Sid Vicious and a figure of the 1970s punk rock scene. Born and raised in Philadelphia , Spungen was an emotionally disturbed child who was diagnosed with schizophrenia at age 15.
“The press portrayed Sid and Nancy as Romeo and Juliet in black leather, roaring into hell,” said Spungen’s mother. The pair crashed through Hades’ gates on the night of 11 October 1978.
In 2017, Foster the People released "Loyal Like Sid & Nancy", which references Vicious and Spungen's relationship, as the second single from their album Sacred Hearts Club. [ 93 ] [ 94 ] In 2015, Medusa released a music video to their song "Sid and Nancy" which portrays the two as children. [ 95 ]
Many who knew the couple believe Sid Vicious was not capable of killing Nancy Spungen. 40 Years After Her Death, Why Sid and Nancy Are Punk's Anti-Romeo and Juliet Skip to main content
The death of Nancy Spungen at the hotel in 1978, [171] and the death of her boyfriend—Sid Vicious, who had been charged with her murder—the next year, brought further negative attention to the hotel. [83] [172] Nonetheless, the Chelsea's reputation as an artists' and authors' haven remained intact. [14]
The night Vicious is alleged to have killed his girlfriend, Nancy Spungen, Redglare had delivered 40 capsules of Dilaudid to the couple's room at the Chelsea Hotel. In his book, Pretty Vacant: A History of Punk, Phil Strongman states that he believes Redglare killed Spungen. [3]
Sid Eudy, a main event-level wrestling star in the 1990s and early 2000s who performed under the names Sid Justice, Sycho Sid and Sid Vicious, has died, according to his son. He was 63.
While Nancy Spungen does not directly appear in "Kurt and Sid," her influence is felt through the character of Sid Vicious. Her tumultuous relationship with Sid and her tragic death are part of the backdrop that shaped Sid's life and legacy. In discussions about Sid Vicious, Nancy often comes up as a significant figure due to their intense and ...