For all you die-hard fans of Calum Hood, the *killer* bassist and vocalist from the Aussie pop-rock sensation 5SOS, here’s the lowdown on some quirky tidbits and cool facts about the man himself!
Family Ties & Roots
You know, his sister’s name is Mali Koa Hood, and you can totally find her on Twitter @malikoa. Oh, and here’s a fun fact: Mali Koa Hood actually gave it a shot on The Voice – pretty cool, right? Calum’s heritage is super interesting too; he’s half Māori and half Scottish. Just to clarify, Māori folks are the *original* inhabitants of New Zealand. Honestly, it kinda grinds his gears when folks just *assume* he’s Chinese, but don’t get it twisted, he’s got absolutely no beef with Chinese people.
The Mastermind Behind the Tunes
Guess what? Out of all the guys in 5SOS, Calum’s the one who *really* churns out the most songs. And get this: he was actually the *catalyst* who got the rest of the boys hooked on songwriting in the first place! When it comes to favorites, ‘Kiss Me Kiss Me’ is *hands down* his top track on the album.
Superpowers and Dreams
Remember the “Don’t Stop” music video? Well, Calum Hood’s superhero alter ego in that was none other than Cal-Pal. And here’s a thought: if Calum wasn’t rocking stages with 5 Seconds of Summer, you’d probably find him absolutely *owning it* on a football field. Speaking of football, in 2012, he actually jetted off to Brazil because he was chosen to rep Australia in the sport! But, plot twist, he opted to ditch that path to chase his musical dreams instead. If he could pick any song he wished he’d penned, it’d be ‘I Miss You’ by Blink-182. As for his go-to album, it’s a toss-up between one from Nickelback or Dragonforce – classic choices!
Band Buzz & Quirks
The 5SOS lads themselves are quick to point out that Calum’s got the *fittest* physique in the band. And here’s a little secret: his underwear often features some kind of animal print – adorable, right? If he ever found himself in a sticky situation, say, trapped in an elevator, Calum confessed he’d totally want Katy Perry by his side. It’s pretty well known that Calum is quite the *joker* within 5 Seconds of Summer. Oh, and he stands tall at roughly 6ft 1!
Unforgettable Moments
- Calum, Michael, and Luke once put on a show for a *tipsy* crowd in their London lobby – totally pants-less, can you believe it?!
- His 18th birthday bash went down in London, England, while they were on tour.
- For those wondering, his Twitter handle is @Calum5SOS.
