Bruno Mars

Peter Gene Hernandez, known professionally as Bruno Mars, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer and dancer. Regarded as a pop icon, he is known for his three-octave tenor vocal range, live performances, retro showmanship, and musical versatility. He is accompanied by his band, the Hooligans. Raised in Honolulu, Mars gained recognition in Hawaii as a child for his impersonation of Elvis Presley, before moving to Los Angeles in 2003 to pursue a musical career.

Bruno Mars was born Peter Gene Hernandez in Honolulu, Hawaii, on October 8, 1985. Before his rise to superstardom, he was a prolific songwriter and producer for other artists, even attempting to launch his own music career in the early 2000s.

• •Bruno Mars' real name is Peter Gene Hernandez, and he was nicknamed 'Bruno' by his father after the wrestler Bruno Sammartino.
• •He wrote the hit song 'Right Round' for Flo Rida, which became a number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100.
• •Mars was the youngest child of seven, with four sisters and two brothers, many of whom were also involved in music.
• •He has won multiple Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year for '24K Magic' and Record of the Year for 'Uptown Funk'.
• •Bruno Mars performed at Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014, delivering a highly acclaimed halftime show.