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Musician Mark Ronson Hospitalized Following On-Stage Injury
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Details of the Incident
Ronson shared the details of his bicep injury with his followers on Instagram, posting a selfie with a thumbs-up gesture from the hospital. He explained that he attempted to reposition a stage monitor, believing it weighed less than it actually did. His social media post read:
“That time the house PA was so bad that I tried to one-hand turn the stage monitor towards the crowd mid-mix to give them some extra juice. Turns out they weigh more than I thought…Two popped bicep tendons and one finished gig later, here we are, baby! #tornthisway.”
Fan Support and Well Wishes
Following his announcement, Ronson received an outpouring of supportive messages from fans. Comments included well-wishers hoping for a swift recovery and sharing similar experiences:
- “Get well soon Mark! Wishing you a speedy recovery & sending positive vibes.”
- “This happened to me two years ago… get well soon brother.”
- “Omg Mark!! Giving it all…but save the arms!”
Upcoming Memoir ‘Night People’
Prior to the injury, Mark Ronson announced the upcoming release of his memoir, ‘Night People‘. The book is described as a “heartfelt, coming-of-age” story focusing on his formative years as a DJ in New York City during the 1990s. Ronson has characterized the book as a “love letter to a vanished era.”
A Look Back at 1990s New York DJ Scene
In a statement about ‘Night People‘, Ronson elaborated on the significance of his early career:
“DJing in 90s New York City informed everything I ever did after, becoming the foundation for all my future work and creativity.”
He further explained his intentions for the memoir:
“In ‘Night People,’ I wanted to capture that transformative period of my life and celebrate three of my great loves: the art of DJing, the thrilling energy of New York City after dark, and the wild and wonderful characters who populated our world and became my second family.”
Finding Himself Through DJing
Ronson summarized the personal importance of this era and its influence on his identity:
“This book is my love letter to a vanished era that shaped not just my career but my identity—a time when finding my craft put me on the path to finding myself.”