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What I like about Elvis is the same thing I like about James Brown, Michael Jackson, Prince. These guys, back in the day, there was no smoke and mirrors. It was just raw talent. They would step out onstage and command an audience.

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Bruno Mars
Age: 39
Born: 1985
Born: October 8
Choreographer
Composer
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Multi-Instrumentalist
Music Video Director
Record Producer
Singer-Songwriter
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Honolulu
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I got so much love for classical music and I hear so much incredible music.You should know a bunch of music and have respect for all sorts of genres and styles of music.
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