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Bruno Mars Birth
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Early Life and Musical Beginnings
October 8, 1985: Peter Gene Hernandez, known as Bruno Mars, is born in Honolulu, Hawaii, to a musical family. His father is a percussionist and his mother a singer. Bruno Mars grows up in a family band, where he learns to perform music from a young age. -
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Early Career and Songwriting
In his late teens, Mars moves to Los Angeles to pursue a music career. He adopts the stage name "Bruno Mars." Bruno Mars starts his career as a songwriter and producer. He collaborates with artists like Flo Rida ("Right Round") and Travie McCoy ("Billionaire"). -
"Just the Way You Are"
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Breakthrough with "Doo-Wops & Hooligans"
October 4, 2010: Bruno Mars releases his debut studio album, "Doo-Wops & Hooligans." The album includes hit singles like "Just the Way You Are" and "Grenade." The album earns Bruno Mars Grammy nominations and establishes him as a solo artist. -
"Billionaire" (Travie McCoy featuring Bruno Mars)
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"Nothin' on You" (B.o.B featuring Bruno Mars)
"Nothin' on You" (B.o.B featuring Bruno Mars)