William Orbit, Producer for Madonna’s ‘Ray of Light,’ Dies at 69
A three-time Grammy winner who was renowned for his mastery of electronic music styles, he also worked with Blur, Pink, Britney Spears and All Saints.
William Orbit, a renowned music producer and three-time Grammy winner, has died at the age of 69. According to his family, he died at home on July 23, although no cause of death was given. Orbit was known for his mastery of electronic music styles and worked with various artists, including Madonna, Blur, Pink, Britney Spears, and All Saints.
Madonna paid tribute to Orbit on Instagram, saying he gave her "a magic carpet to fly on" and inspired her to sing and write in new ways. She also mentioned that he helped her to express herself without worrying about the meaning of her words. The two collaborated on the album "Ray of Light," which was released in 1998 and won three Grammy Awards.
Orbit's real name was William Wainwright. He helped to reinvigorate Madonna's career with "Ray of Light," an album that blended electronic dance music, ambient techno, pop, and trip-hop. The album is still considered one of Madonna's greatest records.
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