Did Mick Jagger Pay For Sid Vicious’ Lawyer? The Truth Behind The Rumors

You might be surprised to learn that Mick Jagger paid Sid Vicious’ legal fees after the death of his girlfriend, Nancy Spungen, in 1978. This was a generous act, especially considering that Sid Vicious was the bassist for the Sex Pistols, a band known for their rebellious and confrontational attitude. The Sex Pistols were seen as a direct threat to the establishment, while Mick Jagger was a rock and roll icon, who was, at the time, considered a mainstream, albeit rebellious, figure.

Malcolm McLaren, the Sex Pistols manager, didn’t step in to help Sid Vicious with his legal troubles, so Mick Jagger secretly stepped in to pay the bills. He did this because he believed that Sid Vicious was being treated unfairly by the legal system. Jagger wanted to keep his generosity a secret and it wasn’t revealed until John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten) mentioned it in a 2013 interview.

Sid Vicious was charged with the murder of Nancy Spungen. The case was a media sensation, and Sid Vicious was widely vilified in the press. The evidence against him was circumstantial, and Sid Vicious always maintained his innocence. He claimed that Nancy Spungen had accidentally stabbed herself while the two were high on heroin. He was also accused of assaulting a bouncer at a nightclub, while he was on bail for Nancy Spungen’s murder.

In February 1979, while he was awaiting trial, Sid Vicious was found dead in his mother’s apartment from a heroin overdose. The circumstances of his death were never fully investigated, and it was never determined whether he committed suicide or if his death was accidental.

Mick Jagger’s decision to help Sid Vicious was not only a generous act but it was also a controversial one. Many people believed that Jagger was simply trying to curry favor with the punk rock scene, while others saw it as a genuine act of compassion. In any case, it is clear that Jagger believed that Sid Vicious was being unfairly targeted by the legal system. It’s also worth noting that Jagger was not the only high-profile person who expressed support for Sid Vicious. Paul McCartney also offered to pay for Vicious’ legal fees.