* Michael Jackson: Mars has also been influenced by Michael Jackson. He has praised Jackson's vocal ability and his stage presence. Mars has also said that Jackson's music inspired him to become a performer.
* Stevie Wonder: Mars has been influenced by Stevie Wonder's songwriting and his use of technology in music production. He has also said that Wonder's music inspired him to become a musician.
* James Brown: Mars has been influenced by James Brown's funk music and his stage presence. He has also said that Brown's music inspired him to become a performer.
* The Beatles: Mars has been influenced by The Beatles' songwriting and their use of studio techniques. He has also said that The Beatles' music inspired him to become a musician.
* Elvis Presley: Mars has been influenced by Elvis Presley's rock and roll music and his stage presence. He has also said that Presley's music inspired him to become a performer.
* Frank Sinatra: Mars has been influenced by Frank Sinatra's jazz and pop music. He has also said that Sinatra's music inspired him to become a vocalist.