Bruno Mars is one of the hottest recording artists of today and has been for quite some time. We know true talent when we see or hear it, and Bruno Mars just happens to have it. The young singer seems to just be scratching the surface as well; he probably still has a long way to go in his already successful career. Born Peter Gene Hernandez, the year old artist started his mzke in music very early in life. Aside from writing songs for the stars, he also did a lot of backup singing. Elvis is, after all, one of his biggest influences. After Bruno wrote that song, he became even more sought after in the industry. He started to gain more popularity and demand for his music started to grow. He also makes a ton of money from his tours and shows.