Baby featured on Nirvana's 'Nevermind' album cover is suing the band

[Rabbuk]

Like 1 dollar in each pool or 1 dollar total?

Either seems good

 

[3TrueFans]

Either seems good

Order in the court, we've come to a decision.

 

[Mr Janny]

And Kirk Kobane is the most over rated musician of all time.

Wow, what an edgy take! Kudos to you for daring to say what nobody else will!

 

[Cyclonepride]

His suit is claiming that there was no consent from his parents, or at least no written consent. If there's no record of the consent, it might be problematic, but even so, he's never shown any indication that he was bothered by this before, and has recreated the cover on multiple occasions. Seems like it would be hard to convince people that he has been harmed. That said, you never know what will happen if it goes to a jury. My guess is that it will settle out of court for a trifle, just because neither side wants to take a chance on the jury.

Ah, so the suit relies on the idea that the band just stole the baby for the shoot. Interesting.

 

[baller21]

Somebody is low on cash it seems.

 

[WooBadger18]

I think there's an interesting question of should he get a cut because it's a famous album cover and his parents didn't sign off.

But the fact that he is saying this is child pornography is really pissing me off. Because this is not child pornography and the fact that he calls it that minimizes the issue

 

[Klubber]

And Kirk Kobane is the most over rated musician of all time.

He was fabulous on "Growing Pains."

 

[Bipolarcy]

This is stupid.

The suit claims that pairing the nude portrait with a dollar bill on a fish hook makes it look as if Spencer is being depicted “like a sex worker.”

Baby on Nirvana's 'Nevermind' Cover Sues Band for Alleged Child Pornography

Spencer Elden, 30, who appeared nude on the cover of Nirvana's 'Nevermind' as a baby, has sued the band for alleged child pornography.

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So stupid. No one would even know who is if he hadn't filed a lawsuit. So by publicly declaring who he is, he creates a lawsuit. What if I decide it's me on the cover of the album instead?

 

[mj4cy]

He's looking for a handout.

Who wouldn't want to be on that cover as a baby. It's the ultimate ice breaker.

 

[cytor]

Weird Al looked better in the pool than that kid did.

 

[coolerifyoudid]

He's looking for a handout.

Who wouldn't want to be on that cover as a baby. It's the ultimate ice breaker.

"Hey, wanna see my baby ****?"

Gets em every time.

 

[3TrueFans]

"Hey, wanna see my baby ****?"

Gets em every time.

He’s right.

 

[demoncore1031]

He was fabulous on "Growing Pains."

Groin pains?

 

[demoncore1031]

Wow, what an edgy take! Kudos to you for daring to say what nobody else will!

I call 'em like I see 'em.

 

[VeloClone]

Wow, what an edgy take! Kudos to you for daring to say what nobody else will!

I certainly won't say it because I have never heard of "Kirk Kobane".

 

[cyclonemagic]

Stack the jury with Nirvana fans.

 

[Cyclonepride]

"Hey, wanna see my baby ****?"

Gets em every time.

 

[Aduhbolu15]

Sounds like he needs money, so thought of this

 

[NWICY]

Put me on the jury, I'll make sure he doesn't get a dime. Frivolous lawsuit for sure.

 

[SCNCY]

When I read the story yesterday, my reaction was 'He's only asking for $150k?' I am not sure how wealthy the members of Nirvana are, but to me, it would seem they would settle for that much and have the person sign a consent for the picture (if one doesn't exist).