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TIL when Sid Vicious and Glen Matlock's band, Vicious White Kids, was playing its only concert, Vicious' girlfriend Nancy Spungen sang backing vocals. However, after Matlock heard her during rehearsals, he made sure that her microphone was unplugged at the actual show.

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