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I recently learned a thing or two about Elijah Wood.
In the current issue of Corduroy, Wood reveals that he fancies himself a "music-buff." Between drags from his cigarette and bites of his panini, Wood barely grazes the topic of his movie uber stardom if only as a distraction from his other passion, his music label, Simian Records. Apparently the label, which he started a few years ago, "now has a handful of artists under its wing, most notably ebullient indie rockers Apples and Stereos, and electro-punk outfit Heloise and the Savoir Faire." Ahhh, the hobbies of The Hobbit.
Wood has a longtime girlfriend. In discussing the top tunes on his current playlist, the actor gives a shout-out to, "indie-band-of-the-moment Gogol Bordello," for whom apparently, his lady Pamela Racine is the drummer (see photo gallery). Well played, Elijah.
Between the interview and the cover shot I have to say I was a bit shocked. I mean, when did our young Frodo grow up? Last time I looked he was sporting a shag and frolicking on the shires of New Zealand. Now all I see is a bearded boy/man with a fag betwixt his lips, a Cesarean fringe, a moody stare, and an elegant, steady girlfriend!
"The elfin qualities that endeared him to millions of teenage girls... have now been replaced with a weary disposition and cautious smile that never quite moves past a grin." Looks like this Wood's no longer little.
Gallery Info: Pamela Racine and Elijah Wood Mercedes-Benz IMG New York Fashion Week Rag & Bone Spring/Summer 2010
Photo Credit: WENN
Website: http://photo.wenn.com/
A Fan says:
To set the record straight,
--doesn’t the whole world know that Elijah’s been a passionate music buff for most of his life? Maybe not.
--It’s Apples IN Stereo, not AND.
--Pamela is not the official drummer as in “sits behind a drum kit and bangs it”. She rather hits on a big bass drum hanging from her neck in only a few of the band’s songs. More typically she’s described as a dancer in the band.
--Gogol Bordello is far more than the indie band of the moment.
--‘Weary disposition’ is one not typically used to describe him. He must have been having an off day when interviewed.
--Yup, he grew and matured. I would certainly hope so.