[Genius Singer-Songwriter] Bruno Mars Trivia Quiz

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and have been contributing to music magazines and web media for over 15 years. Although Western music is my main field, I always strive to stay curious with the motto, “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in a band, where I was a bassist responsible for songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve performed on include bass, guitar, and piano. I resumed piano lessons after turning 40 and have been continuing ever since!

Bruno Mars, the strongest pop star of our time.

Even if you’re not well-versed in Western pop music, many of you have probably heard his name.

If you listen to the many smash hits he’s created, you’ll realize they’re songs you’ve heard at least once or twice.

In 2024, he drew attention for putting on a string of Tokyo Dome concerts—and selling out every show.

This time, we’ll introduce some trivia about Bruno in a quiz format!

If you’ve only recently become interested in him, be sure to check it out.

[Genius Singer-Songwriter] Bruno Mars Trivia Quiz (1–10)

Which artist covered the smash hit 'Just The Way You Are' in Japanese?

Exile Atsushi
Masaharu Fukuyama
Tatsuro Yamashita

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Exile Atsushi

Exile Atsushi covered Bruno Mars’s “Just The Way You Are” in Japanese, bringing its beautiful melody and lyrics to a wide Japanese audience. The cover was well received by many listeners and once again proved Exile Atsushi’s exceptional expressive ability.

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Mr. Bruno, a Japanophile. Which Japanese group did he provide songs for?

storm
SMAP
EXILE

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storm

He provided the song “Whenever You Call” to Arashi, a nationally popular idol group. It seems Bruno created the track with an understanding of the background, including Arashi’s hiatus.

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What Guinness World Record was Bruno Mars certified for in 2015?

The artist who reached 1 million Twitter followers the fastest
The first male artist to have three albums each sell over 10 million copies.
The first male artist whose three singles each sold over 10 million copies.

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The first male artist whose three singles each sold over 10 million copies.

In 2015, Bruno Mars was recognized by Guinness World Records as the first male artist to have three singles—“Just The Way You Are,” “Grenade,” and “Locked Out of Heaven”—each sell over 10 million copies.

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[Genius Singer-Songwriter] Bruno Mars Trivia Quiz (11–20)

Who is the woman appearing in the music video for 'Versace on the Floor'?

Zendaya
Selena Gomez
Ariana Grande

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Zendaya

The woman who appears in the music video for “Versace on the Floor” and exudes a mysterious beauty is Zendaya, who is active as an actress and singer. It’s an interesting setup where she’s in the room next to Bruno, listening to him sing and play the piano, isn’t it?

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What is Bruno Mars’s birthplace?

Hawaii
California
New York

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Hawaii

Bruno Mars was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. His music is strongly influenced by Hawaii’s multicultural background.

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What is the name of the music group formed by Bruno Mars’s sisters?

The Lylas
The Sisters Mars
Mars Women

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The Lylas

Bruno Mars’s sisters formed a music group called The Lylas. The name is an abbreviation of “Love You Like A Sister,” which is said to convey the meaning “I love you like a sister.”

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Bruno, who grew up in a musical family—what was the name of the family band he formed with his relatives when he was a child?

The Mars Family
The Love Notes
Bruno & The Rockets

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The Love Notes

The family band he participated in during his childhood was called “The Love Notes.” In that band, he performed impressions of famous singers such as Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson. It is said that this experience had a major influence on his later music career.

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