The success of singer Bruno Mars has skyrocketed with hits like Just the Way You Are and Uptown Funk. One of the greatest musicians of all time, Mars is known for his brilliant songs, amazing performances, and smooth vocals. He is a true legend in music history!
Mars has achieved popularity and broken records on some of the world’s biggest stages thanks to his music, which is a unique blend of pop, funk, and rhythm and blues. However, did you know that he holds three Guinness Book of World Records?
Bruno Mars impersonated The King
Bruno Mars, whose real name is Peter Gene Hernandez, grew up surrounded by music, but he didn’t become famous overnight. According to The Revolver Club, when Mars was only three years old, he began impersonating Elvis Presley, encouraged by his uncle, who was also an Elvis Presley impersonator.
His parents, Bernadette San Pedro Bayot, a gifted hula dancer and vocalist, and Peter Hernandez, a Latin percussionist, established a family band called The Love Notes. Mars frequently stole the stage as they did a variety of entertaining acts, such as medleys and impersonations. He added songs from other musical icons, such as Michael Jackson and The Temptations, to his repertoire as he grew older. By the time he was seven years old, little Bruno Mars even appeared as Little Elvis in the film Honeymoon in Vegas.
Bruno Mars’ rise to stardom
Bruno Mars relocated to Los Angeles in 2003 to follow his aspirations, and he made a name for himself in 2010. His breakthrough came when he provided vocals to two major hits, Travie McCoy’s Billionaire and B.o.B.’s Nothin’ on You. These songs opened doors to stardom for Mars.
With more than 130 million records sold globally, Mars went on to become one of the best-selling musicians of all time.
Remarkably, this enormous accomplishment was achieved with only three solo albums and one joint venture. He won seven Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year and Record of the Year for his 2016 album 24K Magic, but it wasn’t simply his record sales that set him apart. An Evening with Silk Sonic, his collaboration album with Anderson Paak, also took home four Grammys.
On top of all this success, Bruno Mars has three Guinness Book of World Records under his belt.
Most viewed Super Bowl halftime performance
The Super Bowl halftime show is one of the grandest stages an artist can take, and Bruno Mars had his chance in 2014. He stunned the audience with a performance that continues to be spoken about to this day. Millions of people across the world watched Mars’ show because of its amazing dance moves and a set list that included all of his greatest singles.
Because of how well-liked the performance was, it became the most-watched Super Bowl halftime show ever, earning Mars his first Guinness Book of World Records. The entire event was an entertainment extravaganza that is still a favorite among fans. Whether it was his solo performance or his collaboration with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, from beginning to end, his performance carried the same high energy.
Most weeks at No. 1 on U.S. Digital Song Sales
The smash song Uptown Funk was unavoidable if you were present in 2014. On the radio, in advertisements, and at parties, it was played everywhere. Mars and producer Mark Ronson collaborated on this catchy song, which went viral worldwide.
People were unable to stop dancing and singing along to its lively, funky beat, and it dominated the charts. Uptown Funk held the record for the most weeks at No. 1 in the Guinness Book of World Records, spending an amazing amount of time at the top of the U.S. Digital Song Sales list.
First male artist to achieve three 10-million-selling singles
Bruno Mars achieved yet another significant milestone in 2017. He became the first male performer to sell over 10 million copies of each of his three singles. Just the Way You Are, Grenade, and Uptown Funk’s enormous success helped achieve this record.
For various reasons, fans connected with each of these songs. A favorite for weddings and love playlists, Just the Way You Are became a romantic anthem with its emotional lyrics. Mars’ passion for the art was evident in Grenade, and Uptown Funk pushed everyone to get up and dance. Mars showed with these singles that he was here to stay and wasn’t a one-hit wonder.
