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The British producer helped to reinvigorate Madonna's career and also worked with All Saints and U2.
British music producer William Orbit has died aged 69. He was best known for his work with Madonna, including her 1998 album Ray of Light, and also produced records for Blur, All Saints and U2. A statement on his social media announced the death.
BBC News – UK The British producer helped to reinvigorate Madonna's career and also worked with All Saints and U2.
BBC News – UK The British producer helped to reinvigorate Madonna's career and also worked with All Saints and U2.
Sky News – UK Musician’s projects included Madonna’s Ray of Light, Blur’s 13 and All Saints’ chart-topping singles Pure Shores and Black Coffee William Orbit, the British music producer whose dreamy yet propulsive style invigorated work by Madonna, Blur, All Saints, U2 and more, has died aged 69. A statement on his social media, attributed to family and friends, said he died at home on 23 July. “He will be greatly missed by us an…
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