Tag: Nirvana

Music

Overshadowed: Covers that Trump the Original

Image via Alex PayneWords by Harvey Palmer, Abi Edwards, Meg Davies and Alex Payne Covers are a classic way of breathing new life into an existing song. We’ve chosen some of our favourites that have experienced renewed success once covered, and listed them below! Nirvana – The Man Who Sold the World (originally by David Bowie) On December 16, 1993, NirvanaÔÇÖs iconic ÔÇ£MTV Unplugged” session … Continue reading Overshadowed: Covers that Trump the Original

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Fashion

Marc Jacobs VS Nirvana: The Copyright Fight for Grunge

By Francesca Ionescu Grunge is selling again, and this comeback created legal trouble for Marc Jacobs. The designer created a T shirt using the same font and iconic smiley face that appears on official Nirvana merchandise, which later led to Nirvana suing for infringement of copyright. The lawsuit claims this infringement will “threaten to dilute the value of NirvanaÔÇÖs licenses with its licensees for clothing … Continue reading Marc Jacobs VS Nirvana: The Copyright Fight for Grunge

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