What is Bruno Mars's backing band called?

Bruno Mars’s backing band is called The Hooligans.

The Hooligans are the live band that has accompanied Mars on tours and concert performances. The group’s personnel have included musicians such as guitarist Phredley Brown, bassist Jamareo Artis, drummer Eric Hernandez, keyboardist John Fossitt and horn players Kameron Whalum, Dwayne Dugger and James King.

The name is easy to confuse with Mars’s debut album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans, released in 2010. “Silk Sonic” is instead Mars’s duo with Anderson .Paak, while The Smeezingtons was the songwriting and production team Mars formed with Philip Lawrence and Ari Levine. Neither is the name of his touring band.

The Hooligans appeared in major tours including the Hooligans in Wondaland Tour with Janelle Monáe, the Moonshine Jungle Tour and the 24K Magic World Tour. The exact lineup has changed over time, but the band name has remained associated with Mars’s live performances.