William Orbit, pop producer for Madonna, All Saints and more, dies aged 69
Summary
William Orbit, a British music producer known for working with stars like Madonna and Blur, died at age 69 on July 23. He was famous for producing Madonna’s highly successful 1998 album Ray of Light and contributed to many other popular music projects.Key Facts
- William Orbit died at home on July 23, aged 69; no cause of death was given.
- He produced Madonna’s 1998 album Ray of Light, which won three Grammy Awards and sold millions worldwide.
- Orbit also worked with bands and artists such as Blur, All Saints, U2, and Pink.
- His music style combined electronic genres like trip-hop, jungle, and techno.
- He started in music in the 1980s with the electronic group Torch Song and later had solo success.
- Orbit’s real name was William Wainwright; he grew up in north London and left school at 16.
- He helped redefine Madonna’s sound in the late 1990s, collaborating closely on the Ray of Light album.
- Besides producing for others, Orbit released his own albums and had hit singles, including an electronic version of Adagio for Strings.
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