Bruno Mars has sold over 115 million records worldwide as a singer, producer and songwriter. This book documents his childhood in Honolulu and how he found fame from the age of four., Bruno Mars has sold over 115 million records worldwide as a singer, producer and songwriter. This book documents his childhood in Honolulu and how he found fame from the age of four. Here is the incredible story of Bruno Mars, the obscure Hawaiian singer /songwriter who rocketed to global fame in just three years. After failure and near poverty in LA where the Motown record label signed and then dropped him, Bruno Mars had a surprise worldwide smash with his fi rst single for Atlantic, 'Just The Way You Are'. With sales of over 115 million, including two record-breaking digital single releases, Bruno Mars became a major star almost overnight. Even so, his exotic origins make for a story of rare fascination - raised by a family of musicians, learning his craft in Honolulu, playing, writing and performing on other people's records in LA and surviving a career-threatening drug bust. This is the amazing biography of Bruno Mars so far. The future promises even more success, The book details:- His childhood in Honolulu and finding fame as a child star from the age of four.- His signing to Motown, then Atlantic Records and songwriting for stars including Alexandra Burke and the Sugababes.- Debut album Doo-Waps and Hooligans in 2010 and the immediate global success, spawning hit singles and an international tour.- Grammy nominations and music collaborations followed.- His second album Unorthodox Jukebox and his continued world wide success.- Includes interviews with family, friends and music producers.
