Bruno Mars

Mars in 2017

Peter Gene Hernandez (born October 8, 1985), 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.

Quotes

• I've had big record label presidents look me in the face and say, 'Your music sucks, you don't know who you are, your music is all over the place, and we don't know how to market this stuff. Pick a lane and come back to us.' That was disgusting to me, because I'm not trying to be a circus act.
• I listen to a lot of music, and I want to have the freedom and luxury to walk into a studio and say, 'Today I want to do a hip-hop, R&B, soul or rock record.'
  • Billboard Staff (September 28, 2012). "Bruno Mars to Release 'Unorthodox Jukebox' Dec. 11: Exclusive". Billboard.

Song lyrics

• When I see your face
  There's not a thing that I would change
  'Cause you're amazing
  Just the way you are
  And when you smile
  The whole world stops and stares for a while
  'Cause, girl, you're amazing
  Just the way you are
  • "Just the Way You Are"

• Put your pinky rings up to the moon
  Girls, what y'all tryna do?
  24-karat magic in the air
  Head to toe so player
  Look out, uh
  • "24K Magic"