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  2. BornPeter Gene Hernandez · October 8, 1985 · Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
    InstrumentsVocals · guitar · piano · keyboards · drums · bass · ukulele · congas
    Life and career

    Peter Gene Hernandez was born on October 8, 1985, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Peter Hernandez and Bernadette San Pedro Bayot growing up in the Waikiki neighborhood of Honolulu. His father has Puerto RicanSee more

    Artistry

    Mars was raised on his father's 1950s doo-wop collection–"simple four-chord songs that got straight to the point"–and on Little Richard, Frankie Lymon, Little Anthony, and Jerry Lee Lewis. As a child, Mars spent time impers… See more

    Band members

    Current members
    • Bruno Mars – lead vocals, rhythm and lead guitars, keyboards (2010–present)
    Philip Lawrence – backing vocals (2010–2018, 2022–present) … See more

    Other ventures

    In 2011, Mars appeared in two commercials for Bench. He and model Joan Smalls were photographed in 1950s influenced suits in Puerto Rico as part of the clothing line "La Isla Bonita" for Vogue. In 2012, Mars decided to i… See more