Bruno Mars was born Peter Gene Hernandez on October 8, 1985, in Honolulu, Hawaii, and was raised in a family of musicians.
He earned the nickname 'Bruno' as a child because his father thought he resembled the professional wrestler Bruno Sammartino.
Bruno began performing at the age of four with his family's band, The Love Notes, where he became known for his Elvis Presley impersonations.
Before his solo career took off, Bruno Mars was a successful songwriter, co-writing hits like 'Right Round' by Flo Rida and 'Wavin' Flag' by K'naan.
His debut album, 'Doo-Wops & Hooligans,' released in 2010, included the hit singles 'Just the Way You Are' and 'Grenade,' both of which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Bruno Mars has won 11 Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year for his songs '24K Magic' and 'Uptown Funk.'
He is known for his versatile musical style, blending pop, R&B, funk, soul, and reggae influences in his music.
Bruno Mars is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 130 million records sold worldwide.
His collaboration with Mark Ronson on the song 'Uptown Funk' became one of the best-selling singles of all time and spent 14 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
Bruno Mars is an accomplished musician, playing multiple instruments, including guitar, piano, bass, and drums.
He is known for his energetic live performances, often incorporating elaborate choreography, retro-inspired outfits, and infectious energy on stage.
In 2014, Bruno Mars headlined the Super Bowl XLVIII halftime show, which became one of the most-watched halftime shows in history.
He returned to the Super Bowl stage in 2016, performing alongside Beyoncé and Coldplay in a critically acclaimed halftime show.
Bruno Mars co-founded the band Silk Sonic with Anderson .Paak, and their debut single 'Leave the Door Open' became a massive hit in 2021.
Despite his global success, Bruno Mars has remained down-to-earth and credits his family and Hawaiian upbringing for keeping him grounded.