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William Orbit

English musician, composer and record producer (1956–2026)

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Occupation

Record producer

Born in

Shoreditch

Born

December 15, 1956

Zodiac

Sagittarius

25,423

days lived

69

age at death

Born
December 15, 1956 in 🇬🇧Shoreditch
Died
July 23, 2026 (aged 69)
Zodiac
♐︎Sagittarius·monkey 🐒
1 source·16 dated eventsUpdated Aug 2026

About

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William Mark Wainwright, known professionally as William Orbit, was an English musician and record producer. With a career spanning four decades, he sold over 200 million recordings worldwide of his own work, his production and song-writing work. Orbit was also a recipient of multiple Grammy Awards, Ivor Novello Awards and other music industry awards.

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Sun Sign

Sagittarius♐︎

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Moon Sign

Taurus♉︎

Dominant Element

Fire

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16 dated events
2022
Day 23,758
Age 65

Release of 'StarSailor'

Jan 1, 2022

Released his solo album 'StarSailor' featuring collaborations.

2020
Day 23,027
Age 63

Release of 'The Painter'

Jan 1, 2020

Released his solo album 'The Painter' with a focus on electronic soundscapes.

2012
Day 20,105
Age 55

Production for Madonna's 'MDNA'

Jan 1, 2012

Co-produced several tracks on Madonna's album 'MDNA'.

2005
Day 17,549
Age 48

Production for Madonna's 'Confessions on a Dance Floor'

Jan 1, 2005

Key producer for Madonna's Grammy-winning album 'Confessions on a Dance Floor'.

1998
Day 14,992
Age 41

Production for Madonna's 'Ray of Light'

Jan 1, 1998

Produced Madonna's critically acclaimed album 'Ray of Light'.

1996
Day 14,261
Age 39

Release of 'Strange Cargo III'

Jan 1, 1996

Released his solo album 'Strange Cargo III'.

1995
Day 13,896
Age 38

Release of 'Strange Cargo II'

Jan 1, 1995

Released his solo album 'Strange Cargo II'.

Day 13,896
Age 38

Production for Björk's 'Post'

Jan 1, 1995

Co-produced Björk's second studio album 'Post'.

1993
Day 13,166
Age 36

Release of 'Strange Cargo'

Jan 1, 1993

Released his debut solo album 'Strange Cargo'.

Day 13,166
Age 36

Production for Björk's 'Debut'

Jan 1, 1993

Produced Björk's debut solo album, launching her solo career.

1989
Day 11,705
Age 32

Formation of Orbit Music

Jan 1, 1989

Founded his own record label, Orbit Music.

1985
Day 10,244
Age 28

Production for The Power Station

Jan 1, 1985

Worked as a guitarist and producer for the band The Power Station.

1984
Day 9,878
Age 27

Member of Torch Song

Jan 1, 1984

Became a member of the synth-pop band Torch Song.

1982
Day 9,148
Age 25

Member of The The

Jan 1, 1982

Joined the new wave band The The as a guitarist.

1970
Day 4,765
Age 13

Early Music Career

Jan 1, 1970

Began his career in music, exploring electronic and experimental sounds.

1956
Day 0
Age 0

Birth of William Orbit

Dec 15, 1956

Born William Orbit in London, England.