Dave was Synth-Pop’s, and especially the band “Soft Cell”‘s, Spiritual Subtexter. The Brit muso and producer (of “Tainted Love” fame), that grave, splendid song, passed away on 22… Continue Reading → ...

Seven years ago, Soft Cell were about to perform at a sold-out O2, a one-off event they entitled, after 16 years apart, One ...

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Popular '80s electronic musician has passed away and he is remembered fondly for the tremendous impact he had on the music industry.

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook The pop music world learned of the unforeseen passing of an ’80s legend. David Ball, one half of ...

Dave Ball, a producer and one half of the English synth-pop duo Soft Cell, whose 1981 single "Tainted Love" became one of the defining hits of the new wave era, has died at his home in London. He was ...

Along with singer Mark Almond, Soft Cell was best known for the 1981 hit song “Tainted Love.”  Almond announced his musical partner’s death Thursday.

With Soft Cell's Dave Ball passing away, Marc Almond announced that the musician had finished work on "Danceteria" before his death.

English producer and electronic musician Dave Ball passed away at the age of 66 on October 22, 2025, at his home in London. Reports stated that the musician had been facing health issues for several ...