Summary
Mark Ronson, a well-known music producer and DJ, discusses his lifelong passion for DJing despite experiencing back pain from the physical demands of the job. He reflects on his early experiences with music, his journey into DJing during the 1990s in New York City, and the changes in the music industry over the years. Ronson shares his thoughts in a new memoir called "Night People: How to Be a DJ in '90s New York City."
Key Facts
- Mark Ronson is a Grammy and Oscar-winning music producer and DJ.
- At 10 years old, Ronson first felt the impact of music at his mother's wedding.
- He started DJing in New York City clubs when he was 18 years old.
- Ronson has worked with well-known artists like Amy Winehouse, Bruno Mars, and Lady Gaga.
- In his memoir, Ronson talks about DJing in the 1990s club scene.
- Despite modern equipment, Ronson enjoys playing physical records, even though it causes back pain.
- Ronson notes the shift from hauling heavy crates of records to using digital music.
