Madonna and Blur producer William Orbit dies aged 69
Madonna and Blur producer William Orbit dies aged 69Image source, Getty ImagesByPaul GlynnCulture reporterPublished7 minutes agoAcclaimed British music producer William Orbit, known for his work with acts including Madonna, Blur, All Saints and U2, has died at the age of 69.A…
- ▪Madonna and Blur producer William Orbit dies aged 69Image source, Getty ImagesByPaul GlynnCulture reporterPublished7 minutes agoAcclaimed British music producer William Orbit, known for his work with acts including Madonna, Blur, All Saints
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- ▪ William Orbit, pop producer for Madonna, All Saints and more, dies aged 69 — The Guardian — World
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Madonna and Blur producer William Orbit dies aged 69Image source, Getty ImagesByPaul GlynnCulture reporterPublished7 minutes agoAcclaimed British music producer William Orbit, known for his work with acts including Madonna, Blur, All Saints and U2, has died at the age of 69.A statement released on Friday by Orbit's family and friends said he died at home on 23 July. No cause of death was given."He will be greatly missed by us and by so many whose lives he touched through his music, friendship and kindness," the statement said.North London-born Orbit, who real name was William Wainwright, helped to reinvigorate Madonna's career in 1998 with the album Ray of Light, which blended electronic dance music and ambient techno with pop.It went on to win three Grammy Awards and remains, for many…
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