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Electronic Music Legend William Orbit Dies at 69

William Orbit, the influential British electronic music producer known for his work with Madonna, Blur, and other artists, has died at the age of 69. Tributes remember him as a musical maverick who produced era-defining hits and led a rich artistic life despite personal struggles.

8 Aug, 11:19 — 8 Aug, 11:19
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nmeMostly Factual17d ago

William Orbit, 1956–2026: musical maverick who produced era-defining hits for Madonna, Blur and All Saints

NME remembers a musician and producer who minted one of the most stunning and influential signature sounds of the '90s The post William Orbit, 1956–2026: musical maverick who produced era-defining hits for Madonna, Blur and All Saints appeared first on NME.

By Nick Levine

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First report: el-mundo · 8 Aug, 08:49Full coverage: 4 · 3hWindow: 3h
el-mundo8 Aug, 08:49First to report

Muere a los 69 años William Orbit, leyenda de la música electrónica y productor de Madonna y Blur

jutarnji-list8 Aug, 09:21

Umro je čovjek koji je spasio Madonnu

2h later
de-volkskrant8 Aug, 11:05

Sterproducer en drugsverslindend feestbeest: William Orbit had een rijk artistiek leven, maar lag met zichzelf in de knoop

nme8 Aug, 11:19Latest update

William Orbit, 1956–2026: musical maverick who produced era-defining hits for Madonna, Blur and All Saints

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