Bruno Mars (born Peter Gene Hernandez) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and dancer, widely regarded as one of the most successful pop artists of his generation. Known for his three-octave tenor vocal range, energetic live performances, retro-inspired showmanship and musical versatility, he performs with his band, The Hooligans.
Raised in Honolulu, Mars began performing at a young age before moving to Los Angeles in 2003 to pursue a professional music career. He first established himself as a songwriter and producer and rose to international prominence with his performances on hits such as “Nothin' on You” and “Billionaire”.
His debut album Doo-Wops & Hooligans (2010) launched a highly successful solo career, followed by Unorthodox Jukebox (2012) and 24K Magic (2016). His catalogue includes global hits such as “Just the Way You Are”, “Grenade”, “Locked Out of Heaven”, “Treasure”, “24K Magic” and “That's What I Like”, while his collaboration with Mark Ronson on “Uptown Funk” became one of the defining songs of the 2010s.
In 2021, Mars joined Anderson .Paak to form Silk Sonic, releasing the acclaimed album An Evening with Silk Sonic. He later achieved further international success with “Die with a Smile” alongside Lady Gaga and “APT.” with Rosé, before releasing his first solo album in a decade, The Romantic (2026).
With more than 150 million records sold worldwide, Bruno Mars is one of the best-selling music artists of all time. His accolades include multiple Grammy Awards, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards and Brit Awards, while his record-breaking tours and acclaimed live performances have established him as one of contemporary pop music's leading entertainers.
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