Axl Rose leans on copyright law to pressure Google into removing 'Fat Axl' memes
Guns N’ Roses (and now AC/DC) frontman Axl Rose has filed a copyright takedown request against Google, demanding it removes memes making reference to the singer’s weight gain from several years ago.
Rose has taken exception to the use of a 2010 image taken while he was on tour, which sparked a lesser-known meme dubbed ‘Fat Axel Rose’ that has been shared online.
The artist is claiming ownership of the image, saying that its use as a meme breaches copyright. It is part of a series of pictures taken by Rose-employed photographer Boris Minkevich, and Rose is keen to see Read full story ›
Source: The Drum
