District Judge Fernando Olguin dismissed Elden's case, saying the lawsuit was filed beyond the 10-year statute of limitations. Nirvana released their second studio album three decades ago with an iconic cover, a naked baby. "The ongoing distribution of Spencer’s child pornography on the 'Nevermind' album cover repeatedly violates the baby depicted on the cover even though he is now all grown up."Ĭalifornia U.S. Man who appeared on Nirvanas Nevermind cover renews plea to remove his genitalia from album art. His childhood self continues to be invaded and he will be repeatedly victimized as long as the 'Nevermind' cover continues to be distributed," his attorneys argued. "Spencer’s victimization as a child remains frozen in time. The cover now features in the Museum of Modern Art’s collection and is regarded as a design classic. Part of Nevermind’s success was almost certainly due to its incredible cover, created by Robert Fisher. The record went on to sell over 30 million copies and is widely considered to be one of the greatest albums of all time. The Story Behind Nirvanas Nevermind Album Artwork. It brought alternative rock to the mainstream and almost overnight made Nirvana the biggest band in the world. Spencer Elden, who appeared on album cover as a baby, also sued former Nirvana band members, record companies, Kurt Cobain’s estate and his widow, Courtney Love, all of whom won dismissal.Įlden plans to appeal, his attorneys said in a statement. For more involved operations such as editing of multiple images, right-click on Edit Album Art. Spencer Elden, the naked baby on the cover of Nirvanas iconic Nevermind album, has filed a new lawsuit accusing the band of sexual exploitation. A federal judge in California on Friday dismissed a lawsuit against the Austin photographer behind grunge band Nirvana's "Nevermind" album cover that accused the album's creators of commercializing child pornography.Īustin photographer Kirk Weddle, who shot the photo in 1991, was among the 17 defendants named in the suit.
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