On November 7th, 1986 the biopic Sid and Nancy was released in the US.
The movie tells the tale of a fateful and destructive relationship between Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen.
Directed by Alex Cox and starring Gary Oldman and Chloe Web as Sid and Nancy.
At one point Daniel-Day Lewis and Courtney Love were being considered for the lead roles.
Let’s take a moment to consider that alternate reality.
Love did end up with a smaller role in the film.
The lock and dog chain that Oldman wore in the film was given to him by Sid’s mother when he visited her while researching for the role.
This record is one of my oldest possessions.
One of the first things I bought with my own money.
It still skips in all the same places.
Also on this date:
The Boogeyman was released in 1980
Sex Pistols Timeline:
10/8/1976 - Sex Pistols Sign with EMI
12/1/1976 - Sex Pistols and the Filth and the Fury
1/6/1977 - Sex Pistols Dropped by EMI
3/10/1977 - Sex Pistols Sign to A&M
3/16/1977 - Sex Pistols Dropped by A&M
4/3/1977 - Sid Vicious First Gig
5/27/1977 - Sex Pistols Release God Save the Queen
6/7/1977 - Sex Pistols Boat Party
1/5/1978 - Sex Pistols 1978 Tour Begins
1/14/1978 - Sex Pistols Last Stand
1/17/1978 - Sex Pistols Call It Quits
10/12/1978 - Sid Vicious Arrested for Murder
10/23/1978 - Sid Vicious Suicide Attempt
12/9/1978 - Sid Vicious Arrested for Assault
1/2/1979 - Sid Vicious Murder Trial Begins
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