The Nirvana’s “Nevermind” underwater photo pool in Pasadena

The second studio album by American rock band Nirvana, released on September 24, 1991, by DGC Records. The album cover, which shows a naked baby swimming with a U.S. dollar bill on a fishhook just out of his reach, is often recognized as one of the most famous album covers in popular music.

**The cover photo to Nirvana “Nevermind” album was taken at the recreation pool at the Rose Bowl Aquatic Center in Pasadena, California / Image: via boffosocko.com**

The album cover shows a naked baby boy, Spencer Elden, swimming underwater with a U.S. dollar bill on a fishhook, in front of him, just out of his reach. According to Kurt Cobain, he conceived the idea while watching a television program on water births. The cover has since been recognized as one of the most famous album covers in popular music.

Featured Image: Nevermind Studio album cover / Image: by kirk Weddle

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