Bruno Mars
About
Biography
Filmography
Cast (Feature Film)
Music (Feature Film)
Life Events
1990
At the age of four, began performing in his family's band The Love Notes and doing impersonations of Elvis Presley
1992
Made a cameo as Little Elvis in "Honeymoon in Vegas" where he performed Presley's 1961 classic "Can¿t Help Falling in Love"
2004
Moved to Los Angeles and signed with Motown as a solo artist; recording deal dissipated due to lack of marketing his image
2007
Formed the songwriting and production group the Smeezingtons along with fellow music industry hopefuls Philip Lawrence and Ari Levine
2009
The Smeezingtons collaborated with rapper Flo Rida on the catchy hook of his single "Right Round"; track topped the charts and featured in the hit comedy "The Hangover"
2010
Released his debut extended play (EP) album It's Better If You Don't Understand in May, followed by his debut album Doo-Wops & Hooligans in October
2011
Won his first Grammy Award, for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, for the single "Just the Way You Are"
2011
Released the single "It Will Rain," featured on The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn ¿ Part 1 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
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