Bruno Mars Band Members Names

Bruno Mars Hooligans members are:

• Phredley Brown
• Jamareo Artis
• Eric Hernandez
• Kameron Whalum III
• Dwayne Dugger
• James King
• John Fossit
• Philip Lawrence

Phredley Brown

The pianist of Hooligans, Phredley Brown, from Detroit, is one of the songwriters of Bruno Mars's 2012 hit award-winning single, Treasure.

Besides serving in Hooligans, Brown is also a musical director, composer, filmmaker, and producer. Likewise, he has also released a three-track soundtrack mix tape titled Run Free.

Not to forget, he also introduced himself as an associate music director for American Idol via his Instagram bio. Fans call him 'the unsung hero' of American Idol.

He has already performed at prominent events and functions like Super Bowl, the Grammys, the MTV Video Music Awards, and stadiums across the world.

The 38-year-old born on January 8, 2023, is a father to his 4-year-old daughter Santana Leone Medina-Brown whom he shares with his partner Onnie Medina.

Santana celebrated her 4th birthday on April 21, 2023. Let alone, Brown, his partner Onnie also belongs to the music industry.

Eric Hernandez

Eric Hernandez is the drummer and the only member of The Hooligans who is related to Grenade singer Bruno Mars by blood. He is the elder brother of Bruno Mars.

Mars and Hernandez share an age gap of 10 years. With the history of their family being involved in music, it wasn't surprising for Eric to grow interested. Their father was also a drummer and their sister formed the Lylas, an all-girl group.

He shares three children: daughters Mila Rose Hernandez and Vida Valentina Hernandez, and son, Liam Hernandez with his wife Cindia Hernandez.

Jamareo Artis

Jamareo Artis served as Mars' bass guitarist in The Hooligans. He is also widely known for bagging P. Diddy's MTV Making His Band in 2009.

Mars and Jamareo crossed paths in Los Angeles in 2010 when Bruno used to only produce for others. Since then he has been touring with the singer as a bassist for The Hooligans across the world.

The bassist has released two extended plays; Liberation and The Red BoomBox, to this day. He boasts a handsome following across his social platforms.

Kameron Whalum III

The Memphis-born and brought-up Kameron Whalum III plays Trombone in The Hooligans. Likewise, he also serves as a backing vocals.

Whalum who honed his music skills at Morehouse College was also a part of his university's Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra.

Mars enlisted Kameron to be a part of The Hooligans just three weeks following his television debut with Jessie J on Saturday Night Live.

He plays with Anderson and Bruno in Silk Sonic; however, isn't a part of the supergroup.

James King

The trumpeter of The Hooligans, James King debuted as a solo artist with his EP Pathway: The Singles. He dropped A Dreamer's Tale in 2020.

He boasts a Bachelor's degree from Morehouse College in Music & Trumpet Performance and a Master's degree from Georgia State University in Jazz Studies.

He has started his jewelry line which includes his Jimmy King Trumpet Ring, Jimmy King Logo Pendant, and more. It is available on his website for purchase.

Dwayne Dugger

Dwayne Dugger serves as the saxophonist and keyboards on The Hooligans.

Like Kameron and James King, Dwayne also plays for Silk Sonic although he isn't the official part of the band.

He has performed with various artists such as Beyonce, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, PJ Morton, Angie Stone, and Bobby Brown. Likewise, he was in a local band called the Jaspects which had two jazz and soul albums in the catalog.

John Fossit

The story of John Fossit, the keyboardist of The Hooligans, from being homeless to a Super Bowl headliner is the epitome of the American Dream.

Fossi was homeless and chasing his dream he crossed paths with Bruno Mars at Teen Choice Awards. He looks up to Bruno Mars like one of his brothers and also like a really close friend.

Philip Lawrence

The backing vocalist, Philip Lawrence, came from a musical family background. He honed his skills as a performer at Disney World.

Mars and Lawrence met in 2006 and launched The Smeezingtons, a songwriting and producing team they formed with their mutual friend Ari Levine. 

The trio even produced the iconic 2010 FIFA World Cup anthem Wavin' Flag and Adele's album 21.

Bruno Mars band is called The Hooligans. It was formed in 2010 shortly following the release of his debut studio album Doo-Wops & Hooligans.

The singer assembled a group of talented musicians consisting of various instrumentalists to accompany him on tour and perform live.

Mars's band was named The Hooligans because it mirrors the enthusiastic and lively nature of their performances. It reflects the band's ability to bring an engaging and lively atmosphere to their performances.

Hooligan is often connected with mischievous and rowdy behavior, which aligns with the high-energy-filled performance that Mars and the band deliver.

Correspondingly, the band name also serves as respect to the singer's Hawaiian heritage for it references the slang term "ho' oligan," which means troublemaker.

Bruno Mars new band Silk Sonic was formed in 2021. The duo released their self-composed debut studio album, An Evening with Silk Sonic, on November 12, 2021.

The duo's musical style is heavily influenced by classic funk, smooth soul, hip-hop, and R&B. Likewise, their sound is also a little disco-inspired.

An Evening with Silk Sonic, their debut album drew inspiration from artists like Michael Jackson, and Earth Wind & Fire.

The commercially successful album received critical acclaim, reaching the top of the music charts in several countries. The duo made their debut live performance at the Grammy Awards in 2021.

Silk Sonic Members

Silk Sonic members include Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak. The American supergroup has blown us away with their mesmerizing vocals and melodies with their synergy.

Anderson .Paak born Brandon Paak Anderson is a notable name in the music scene. The solo artist debuted in 2012 with his debut mixtape, O.B.E. Vol. 1.

The successful musician took home his first Grammy award for the category of Best Rap Performance with his song Bubblin. In 2020, he earned two more Grammys.

Paak, 37, has four studio albums: Venice, Malibu, Oxnard, and Ventura in his catalog as a solo artist. Besides his solo career, the Grammy-award-winner was also a part of the duo NxWorries which he formed in 2015 with Knxwledge.

Throughout his career, Paak has earned commercial success, critical acclaim, and accolades for outstanding exhibitions. He has collaborated with various artists, further solidifying his position in the music industry.

Bruno Mars joined Silk Sonic as a part of a joke he and Anderson Paak hatched during his 24K Magic Tour. Later, the duo officially announced the band in 2021.

The Uptown Funk singer hasn't opened if he has departed from his old band, The Hooligans, but it appears they aren't going anywhere. Henceforth, it's likely Silk Sonic is just a side project of Mars.

Also, it isn't uncommon for musicians to start side projects. Whereas in the case of Bruno Mars and Anderson, two talented musicians coming together to make some magic, it was likely both of them were up for it.

The duo was together on Tour during Bruno Mars' 24K Magic show, and since then they've working together creating music. It started as a part of a joke however, the duo turned it into a reality.

It was the COVID-19 pandemic that was the prime time the duo worked together in music. The period became an opportunity to take a step away from their full bands and form a supergroup.

Later, Silk Sonic released Evening with Silk Sonic, their debut studio album in 2021 via Aftermath Entertainment and Atlantic Records.

Bruno Mars albums in order are 1. Doo-Wops & Hooligans 2. Unorthodox Jukebox 3. 24K Magic. His discography has earned him 4 Guinness World Records and 11 Grammys.

• Doo-Wops & Hooligans, released on October 4, 2010
• Unorthodox Jukebox, released on December 7, 2012
• 24K Magic, released on November 18, 2016

Doo-Wops & Hooligans

Not many artists gain mainstream attention from their debut work, but Bruno Mars became an exception as his debut, Doo-Wops & Hooligans was a major success.

The album spawned several hits singles like Grenade, Just the Way You Are, The Lazy Song and earned the singer several Grammy Award nominations.

The album reflects his personality's two contrasting sides; the 'Doo-Wops' part represents his love for classic doo-wop and Motown music. Whereas, Hooligans mirrors his rebellious and mischievous side.

Unorthodox Jukebox

Bruno Mars showcased his musical versatility with his second album Unorthodox Jukebox by exploring genres like pop, funk, soul, R&B, and more.

Unorthodox Jukebox took home two Grammy Awards for the category of Best Pop Vocal Album and the single 'Locked Out of Heaven' grabbed the best pop solo performance award.

24K Magic

The third and the recent album by Bruno Mars, 24K Magic, also followed the success of his previous albums. In fact, it was a major success at the Annual Grammy Awards in 2018.

The singer embarked on a world tour '24K Magic World Tour' to support the album from March 2017 to November 2018. It was a massive success with sold-out shows across the globe.

Most Popular Bruno Mars Songs

Some popular Bruno Mars songs include That's What I Like, When I Was Your Man, Just the Way You Are, Locked Out of Heaven, Talking to the Moon, and more.

Just the Way You Are, one of the best wedding songs of all time, and Grenade, one of the best obsession songs of all time has made it to the list of the singer's notable songs on the basis of Spotify streams.