Bruno Mars

By: Christiana

Kolosvary

Childhood of Bruno Mars

• Bruno Mars was born on October 8, 1985, in Honolulu, Hawaii.

• His dad, Pete, was a Latin percussionist. Music ran in the family.

• Bruno Mars’ real name is Peter Gene Hernandez.

Fun Facts about Bruno

• Bruno’ s height does not affect his luck with the ladies, standing a whopping 5’5.

• Not only is he a talented singer, but he also plays the drums, keyboard, bass, and guitar.

• Bruno Mars is currently 28 years old.

Bruno’s Quote

•  "I only started writing songs when I moved up to L.A. because when I was in Hawaii, I never really needed to," he recalled. "But it stemmed from just learning that you have to do everything by yourself. It's not like what you see in movies, where you walk into a record company and you're given all these great songs to sing. You have to write the song the world is going to want to hear and play it over and over again.

Music Career

• Instruments that he’s played: bass, guitar, drums, piano, harmonica,electric guitar, and ukulele.

• Bruno inspires and has been inspired by many artists.

• Many people have inspired Bruno mars and his

music. Such as: Prince, Michael Jackson, The Police, and The Beatles.

Albums

• Bruno Mars’ very first album was “It’s better if you don’t understand.”

• Bruno Mars’ latest album was “Unorthodox Jukebox.”

• Another one of Bruno’s top albums is Doo- Wops and Hooligans.

Top Singles

• Count on me

• The Lazy Song

• Young girls

• Somewhere in Brooklyn

• Locked out of Heaven

• Grenade

• Marry You

• Just the way you are

• Talking to the Moon• Treasure• Gorilla• It Will Rain• Runaway Baby• Money Make her

Smile

Progression

• Bruno Mars went from a small Hawaiin boy to a huge hit!

• He grew up in a family of musicians and he kind of just fell into rhythm.

• He is now one of America’s top artists.

Super Bowl

• Bruno Mars was the latest artist to perform, in the super bowl.

• “The Super Bowl helped bounce up his Billboard.”-Keith Caulfield, Billboard Magazine.

• Locked out of Heaven and Treasure and two of the four songs he performed.

History

• Bruno Mars will always be set in history even after he passes away.

• Bruno Mars is making his way to becoming The greatest artist out there.

• Bruno Loves You!

THE END!!!!