Danny Dyer Brands Vicious 'useless'

2 months ago 05th Sep 18:00

Danny Dyer has risks the wrath of punk rock fans

British actor Danny Dyer has risked the wrath of punk rock fans - by insisting Sex Pistols legend Sid Vicious was "useless".

The notorious bass player died from a heroin overdose aged 21 while on bail for the murder of his girlfriend Nancy Spungen.

Movie tough-guy Dyer plays Vicious in new London stage production Kurt & Sid, which tells of an imaginary meeting between the punk icon and late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain.

The only footage of him is onstage smothered in blood with a guitar in his hand. The only interviews he ever gave was when he was off his head. I think he is a mystery.Danny Dyer

He says, "The fascinating thing about Sid Vicious is he was useless. He was an idea, an image. He couldn't play a guitar or sing. He was called Vicious but he wasn't - he was a really sensitive soul.

"The only footage of him is onstage smothered in blood with a guitar in his hand. The only interviews he ever gave was when he was off his head. I think he is a mystery."