Bruno Mars is undeniably one of the most talented and charismatic performers in the music industry. With a career spanning over a decade, there are numerous fascinating facts about this multi-talented artist. From his real name, Peter Gene Hernandez, to his impressive songwriting skills and multi-instrumental abilities, Bruno Mars has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. Notably, his collaboration with Mark Ronson on “Uptown Funk” broke records and earned him critical acclaim.
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Bruno Mars Facts
1- “While performing, he only requests two items for when he’s back stage: wet wipes and a bottle of wine.”
2-“His favorite color is maroon”
3- “His songs “”Just the Way You Are”” and “”Grenade”” both became worldwide #1 singles, and he co-wrote the hit song “”Wavin’ Flag”” with K’naan. “
4- “His father is of half Puerto Rican and half Ashkenazi Jewish (from Hungary and Ukraine) descent. His mother was of Filipino and some Spanish ancestry.”
5- “Mars has four tattoos: a gypsy, an anchor and two on his upper arms, which are dedicated to his parents”
6- “At the age of two, he was nicknamed “Bruno” by his father because of his resemblance to professional wrestler Bruno Sammartino”
7- “Mars has sold over 200 million singles and 26 million albums worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time.”
8- “His mother died of a brain aneurysm in Hawaii in June 2013”
9- “His debut studio album “Doo-Wops & Hooligans,” peaked at number three on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States and reached number one in Canada, Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom”
10- “He is 5 ft 5”
11- “He was was born on October 8th 1985 in Wakiki, Hawaii”
12- “One of his biggest influences is Michael Jackson”
13- “At the age of six, in 1991, Mars appeared on The Arsenio Hall Show as an Elvis Presley impersonator”
14- “One of Mars sillier songs, “The Lazy Song” has over 450 million views on Youtube and is one of the most viewed Mars music videos”
15- “Bruno Mars Can play guitar and drum kit”
16- “Mars has received several awards and nominations, including 11 Grammy Awards, three Brit Awards, nine American Music Awards, 10 Soul Train Awards and holds three Guinness World Records.”
17- “Bruno Mars has appeared in Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2011”
18- “He is known for his stage performances, retro showmanship, and for performing in a wide range of musical styles, including Pop, R&B, funk, soul, reggae, hip hop, and rock”
19- “In 2011, Mars recorded the single “”It Will Rain”” for the film The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 (2011)”
20- “He has been nominated for 14 Grammy Awards.”
21- “Bruno Mars was arrested in 2010, at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, after a bathroom attendant caught him using cocaine in a men’s room stall. He pleaded guilty, paid a $2,000 fine, and did 200 hours community service”
22- “Bruno Mars Has four sisters who form the musical group, “”Lylas””, and a brother who plays drums for his band”
23- “Bruno Mars’ real name is Peter Gene Bayot Hernandez.”
24- “At age 4, Bruno joined his family’s band “The Love Notes” and performed with them 5 days a week.”
