Bruno Mars Introduces His New Birthday Brother During A Concert In Jakarta

Eric Hernandez's solo appearance in the concert on the first day of Bruno Mars Live in Jakarta 2024 (Ivan Two Men/VOI)

JAKARTA - Eric E-Panda Hernandez became a member of the tour that Bruno Mars took during a concert titled Bruno Mars Live in Jakarta 2024 at the Jakarta International Stadium (JIS) on Wednesday, September 11 last night.

For fans in Indonesia, it seems that there are still many who do not know that Eric is Bruno's brother. He is the eldest brother of six children.

In front of tens of thousands of spectators who filled JIS, Bruno again introduced his brother who had just celebrated his 48th birthday on September 9.

"Eric Hernandez, E-Panda, (who just turned a new birthday)," said Bruno Mars introducing the drummer.

Eric also displayed his abilities in front of the audience. His hands and feet cleverly played the drum set, making some spectators scream, amazed by his game.

Eric's face was also plastered for about two minutes on the big screen on the right and left sides of the stage.

For information, Eric is one of the most instrumental people in Bruno's musical career. He first became a musician, and guided the young Bruno, who at that time decided to move to Los Angeles and start his luck in the music industry.

Eric has been involved in the Bruno Mars world tour from the start. He also filled the drums for his younger brother's songs.

Eric Hernandez's musical career is not only with his younger brother. He is also a session player for other musicians, such as Menudo, and Travie total.

Eric also played with Taio Cruz and had the opportunity to share the stage and play drums with Cee-Lo Green (Gnarls Barkley), Monica, Keri Hilson, K'Naan, Janelle Monae, BOB, Carmit Bachar (Pussycat Dolls), Tre Hardson (The Pharcyde), Kim Hill (Black Eyed Week), Jeff Baskar (Kanye West), and Far East Movement.