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Bruno Mars covers Michael Jackson, Nirvana at V Festival
Published Saturday, Aug 20 2011, 22:34 BST | By Robert Copsey | Add comment
Bruno Mars performed a mashup of Michael Jackson and Nirvana at this year's V Festival.
The singer was accompanied by a three-strong horn section for his slot on the Virgin Media stage as he opened with 'The Lazy Song', prompting the crowd to join in despite the rainy weather conditions.
Mars then performed a string of tracks from his debut album Doo-Wops & Hooligans, including a remixed version of 'Billionaire', 'Runaway Baby' and his latest single 'Marry You'.
The star broke into a mashup of Jackson's 'Billie Jean' and Nirvana's 1991 hit 'Smells Like Teen Spirit', followed by a rendition of The White Stripes' 'Seven Nation Army'.
He then announced: "I'm most proud of this one," before launching into an extended version of 'Grenade', and closed with his chart-topping debut 'Just The Way You Are'.
Mars recently confirmed a number of UK tour dates for later this year, including a show at London's Brixton Academy on October 23.
Digital Spy is bringing you news from V Festival 2011 all weekend. Click here to read our full coverage of the music event.
Watch Bruno Mars perform an acoustic version of 'Grenade' below:
The singer was accompanied by a three-strong horn section for his slot on the Virgin Media stage as he opened with 'The Lazy Song', prompting the crowd to join in despite the rainy weather conditions.
Mars then performed a string of tracks from his debut album Doo-Wops & Hooligans, including a remixed version of 'Billionaire', 'Runaway Baby' and his latest single 'Marry You'.
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The star broke into a mashup of Jackson's 'Billie Jean' and Nirvana's 1991 hit 'Smells Like Teen Spirit', followed by a rendition of The White Stripes' 'Seven Nation Army'.
He then announced: "I'm most proud of this one," before launching into an extended version of 'Grenade', and closed with his chart-topping debut 'Just The Way You Are'.
Mars recently confirmed a number of UK tour dates for later this year, including a show at London's Brixton Academy on October 23.
Digital Spy is bringing you news from V Festival 2011 all weekend. Click here to read our full coverage of the music event.
Watch Bruno Mars perform an acoustic version of 'Grenade' below:
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