Bruno Mars

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About

Bruno Mars is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. He has achieved worldwide success with his signature pop style and smooth vocals. Mars is best known for his string of Top 10 hits, such as "Just the Way You Are", "Grenade", and "Locked Out of Heaven". He has won multiple awards and accolades, including Grammy Awards and American Music Awards.

Bruno Mars Timeline

1985

Bruno Mars is Born

On October 8, 1985, Bruno Mars was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. His birth name was Peter Gene Hernandez.

2003

Debut Album Released

Releases his debut album "It's Better If You Don't Understand".

2007

Joins The Smeezingtons

Forms a songwriting and production team with Phillip Lawrence and Ari Levine, known as The Smeezingtons.

2010

Grammy Award Winner

Wins seven Grammy Awards for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, Best Rap/Sung Collaboration and Best Song Written for Visual Media.

2012

Super Bowl Halftime Performance

Performs at the Super Bowl XLVIII halftime show with the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

2016

24K Magic World Tour

Launches his 24K Magic World Tour in Antwerp, Belgium.

2018

Record Of The Year Win

Wins Record of the Year at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards for his song "24K Magic".

5 Interesting Facts about Bruno Mars

1. First Artist to have 4 #1 Singles from an Album

Bruno Mars was the first artist in history to have four number one singles from the same album - Doo-Wops and Hooligans.

2. Grammy Award Record Holder

Bruno Mars holds the record for most Grammy awards won by a male artist in one night with six wins at the 2018 Grammy Awards.

3. Started as a Child Performer

Bruno Mars began performing at a young age. He was part of a group called The Love Notes which performed at weddings, parties, and other events.

4. Part Hawaiian & Filipino

Bruno Mars is a mix of Hawaiian and Filipino descent. His full birth name is Peter Gene Hernandez.

5. Adopted "Bruno" as Stage Name

Bruno Mars chose his stage name "Bruno" after his father nicknamed him after the professional wrestler Bruno Sammartino.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Bruno Mars birthday?

Bruno Mars, an iconic American singer-songwriter and producer, was born on October 8, 1985, and is currently 37 years old. He is best known for his lovable pop hits, including "Uptown Funk" and "24K Magic," both of which have gone on to become certified multi-platinum singles.

What is the Net Worth of Bruno Mars?

Bruno Mars has an estimated net worth of $175M. He has built his wealth largely through his successful singing and songwriting career. Much of his wealth comes from the royalties earned from millions of album sales as well as royalty payments from the frequent radio play of his work. He has also branched out into other business ventures which have contributed to his net worth.