MICHAEL JACKSON - MARK RONSON DOUBTS JACKSON EFFECT

MARK RONSON DOUBTS JACKSON EFFECT

Mark Ronson says Michael Jackson's death was ''tragic'' but doesn't believe it will effect the music industry in a long-term way.

Mark Ronson insists Michael Jackson's death won't affect the music industry.

The producer says that although the passing of the 'Thriller' star - who died of a suspected cardiac arrest last week - is "tragic", it won't have any long-term impact.

He said: "I think its more tragic than anything. Michael seemed like someone of our generation even though he wasn't, but tragic things happen, his music will live on and that's it. I don't think its going to affect the industry in any big way."

Despite his comments, Mark says that Michael was one of his biggest musical influences growing up.

He added to Absolute Radio: "The early Motown Jackson Five recordings are some of my favourite recordings ever, and it is a big influence on me, so I think he was brilliant, one of the most brilliant singers of all time.

"Just listening to his music, and the later stuff with Quincy Jones that he did is just... it's always something I've aspired to be able to do."