From his humble origins as a pre-teen Elvis impersonator, Bruno Mars grew to become a major mainstream star in the 2010s, fusing retro-soul with modern pop and R&B, and gaining fame for his exuberant live shows. Raised in Honolulu with Puerto Rican roots, Mars (then Peter Hernandez) was named Oahu's youngest Elvis impersonator before adding Michael Jackson to his repertoire....
From his humble origins as a pre-teen Elvis impersonator, Bruno Mars grew to become a major mainstream star in the 2010s, fusing retro-soul with modern pop and R&B, and gaining fame for his exuberant live shows. Raised in Honolulu with Puerto Rican roots, Mars (then Peter Hernandez) was named Oahu's youngest Elvis impersonator before adding Michael Jackson to his repertoire....
