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Spencer EldenAmerican artist who appeared as an infant on the cover of Nirvana's Nevermind album
Date of Birth: 07.02.1991
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Spencer Elden Biography
- Early Life
- The Creation of the Album Cover
- Life After "Nevermind"
- Other Artistic Projects
- Current Life
- Conclusion
Spencer Elden Biography
IntroductionSpencer Elden is an American artist who gained fame as an infant appearing on the cover of Nirvana's album "Nevermind". Since then, Elden has grown up and recreated the iconic image underwater. He has also been involved in other artistic endeavors throughout his life.
Early Life
Spencer Kenneth Royce Elden was born on January 7, 1991. He was chosen to be the baby on the cover of Nirvana's album "Nevermind" when he was just a few months old. His parents, Rick and Renata Elden, gave permission for their son to be photographed by underwater photographer Kirk Weddle.
The Creation of the Album Cover
The idea to capture a baby underwater came from Kurt Cobain and Dave Grohl after they watched a documentary about water births. Geffen Records, the band's label, initially planned to use a stock photo, but it was too expensive. They decided to hire photographer Kirk Weddle, who reached out to his friends Rick and Renata Elden and asked if their four-month-old son Spencer could be the model. The final image, featuring a fishhook, fishing line, and a dollar bill, was intended to create the illusion that the baby was swimming towards the money. Spencer's parents were paid $200 for the 15-second photoshoot.
Life After "Nevermind"
Spencer Elden received a copy of the "Nevermind" album and a teddy bear from Geffen Records on his first birthday. He later participated in underwater photoshoots at the age of ten, which were published in Rolling Stone magazine to commemorate the album's anniversary.
Other Artistic Projects
In 2003, Elden appeared on the cover of Canadian musician CEvin Key's solo album "The Dragon Experience". The artwork was unrelated to "Nevermind" and symbolized "maturity and a longing for the heavens". Elden also appeared in various documentaries and TV shows discussing the significance of the album cover and his own interpretation of its meaning.
Current Life
As of 2016, Spencer Elden lived in Los Angeles with his mother. He developed a passion for art and tomato cultivation. While he occasionally considers taking legal action against Geffen Records for the unauthorized use of his image, Elden understands it is unlikely to be successful.
Conclusion
Spencer Elden's life has been profoundly influenced by his appearance on the cover of Nirvana's album "Nevermind". Despite some mixed feelings about his association with the album, Elden continues to embrace his role in music history and explores his artistic pursuits.
