Mark Ronson Hospitalized After On-Stage Accident, But the Show Went On
The Grammy-winning producer sustains torn bicep tendons but finishes his DJ set like a true professional.
“Two Popped Bicep Tendons and One Finished Gig Later, Here We Are”
Music producer and DJ Mark Ronson is recovering in the hospital after sustaining an injury mid-performance. The “Uptown Funk” hitmaker took to social media on Wednesday to share a thumbs-up photo from his hospital bed, revealing that he had popped two bicep tendons while trying to adjust a stage monitor during a DJ set.
“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,” Ronson wrote. “Turns out they weigh more than I thought… Two popped bicep tendons and one finished gig later, here we are, baby! #tornthisway.”
A DJ at Heart: Ronson’s Return to His Roots
Ronson, who began his career as a DJ before becoming a celebrated music producer, recently embarked on a series of DJ sets to celebrate the upcoming release of his book, Night People: How to Be a DJ in ’90s New York City. The book chronicles his early days in the music industry and his deep connection to New York’s nightlife scene.
“It chronicles three of my great loves: the art of DJing with all its emotional highs and lows, the electric energy of New York after dark, and the wild, wonderful clubland characters who became my second family,” Ronson shared. “This book is my love letter to a vanished era that shaped not just my career but my identity.”
In preparation for these special performances, Ronson dusted off his old vinyl collection for the first time in nearly two decades. “Pulled my camo record bags out of storage and filled them with 300 dusty ass records to play my first vinyl sets in 19 (?) years,” he wrote. “I woke up today with my hands shredded, my ears shot, my lower back stiff as concrete, and FULLY BACK IN LOVE WITH DJING AGAIN. I f—ing love you New York.”
A Legacy of Musical Excellence
Beyond his recent DJ sets and book release, Ronson has remained an influential force in the music industry. Earlier this year, he served as a producer for SNL50: The Homecoming Concert, and in 2023, he won the Grammy for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media for his work on the Barbie soundtrack. His recent collaborations also include co-producing Kelly Clarkson’s holiday album When Christmas Comes Around….
Despite his injury, Ronson’s unwavering commitment to music and performance remains evident. His resilience in finishing his DJ set even after the accident speaks volumes about his dedication. Fans can look forward to his upcoming book release, and given his determined spirit, it won’t be long before he’s back behind the decks, doing what he loves most.
