But it’s always been a positive thing and opened doors for me. In 2015, he told the Guardian: “It is a weird thing to get my head around, being part of such a culturally iconic image. Elden also has a tattoo of the word Nevermind on his chest. The defendants had previously argued that Elden had “spent three decades profiting from his celebrity as the self-anointed ‘Nirvana Baby’”, including recreating the image for the album’s 15th and 25th anniversaries. Following Olguin’s ruling, he cannot refile again, though he intends to appeal.Ī defence lawyer welcomed the ruling, describing the case as “meritless”. It brought alternative rock to the mainstream and almost overnight made Nirvana the biggest band in the world. Lewis also added that his parents never signed any contract or release papers that give Nirvana permission to distribute the photo.Įdler previously spoke to GQ Australia about his appearance on the album, saying his views had already changed and he's 'pissed off' about it because he didn't have a choice.It continued: “A brief examination of the photograph, or Elden’s own conduct (not to mention the photograph’s presence in the homes of millions of Americans who, on Elden’s theory, are guilty of felony possession of child pornography) makes that clear.”Įlden refiled in January 2022. The Designer of Nirvana’s Nevermind Cover on Shooting Babies and Working with Kurt Cobain By Ollie Campbell Art direction Design Music When it was released in 1991, Nirvana’s Nevermind sent shockwaves through the music world. Insider reported that the 'Nevermind' album is very recognizable and Edler's name will be forever connected to the 'commercial sexual exploitation' he experienced during his childhood. Lewis, previously noted that some people may interpret the photo as child pornography and the depiction of the child reaching out for money makes him look 'like a sex worker.'Įven though his photo became one of the most iconic images in pop culture, Edler claims that he suffered lifelong damage. In addition, art director Robert Fischer, and more people who contributed to the photo's creative production are also named in the case. In addition, photos of a naked child and infant that are not sexualized are not an illegal act in the United States.Īt the time of the filing, Elden was seeking $150,000 from the defendants mentioned above. Variety previously reported that the photo didn't constitute child pornography, and the album art was meant to portray a strong visual of capitalism. Last year, Elden made rounds online after filing the lawsuit against the legendary band. READ ALSO: The 1975, Taylor Swift Collab on 'Midnights? Matty Healy Finally Reveals the TRUTH Spencer Elden vs Nirvana The image became iconic as it was used on the album cover of Nirvana's 1991 record 'Nevermind.'Īmong the defendants were Courtney Love, Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic, and photographer Kirk Weddle.įirst filed in August of 2021, the case had been dismissed but the appellant re-filed the case in January.

The photo in question features a naked baby swimming and appeared to reach a one-dollar bill attached to a fishing hook. In addition, Elden doesn't have the right to re-file the lawsuit, but his lawyers confirmed that they would appeal in court. However, a US judge dismissed the case, saying that it was too late for him to claim that the band exploited him.

More than a year after the lawsuit against Nirvana was filed by the kid featured in the album art of their 1991 album 'Nevermind,' the case has been dismissed how did they win the case?Īccording to BBC News, Spencer Elden, now 31, previously claimed that his naked photo as a baby featured in the cover constituted child sexual abuse.

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