Bruno Mars, the onetime Elvis impersonator from Honolulu, is now a hit-making showman with a Vegas stronghold, A-list collaborations, and a reputation for pitch-perfect live shows. But did you know that he was once struggling to pay his own rent and gas, even after he was signed to a label? The star has built a solid fan base with his hits, but how much do you know about Bruno Mars' life?
Click through for the latest chapters in his road from impersonator to icon.