British music producer and instrumentalist Dave Ball, best known for his work in the iconic synth-pop duo Soft Cell, has died ...

Soft Cell’s breakthrough came with the release of Tainted Love, a cover of a track by northern soul artist Gloria Jones.

English electronic music producer and one-half of the synth-pop duo Soft Cell, Dave Ball, has passed away at 66 years old. He ...

Dave Ball, one-half of the electronic music duo Soft Cell, has died at the age of 66.. The electronic music pioneer passed ...

Dave Ball, whose full name was David James Ball, released his first solo album, In Strict Tempo, in 1983. Some of the artists ...

"Thank you Dave for being an immense part of my life and for the music you gave me. I wouldn't be where I am without you" - ...

Dave Ball, the co-founder of electronic music duo Soft Cell, died in his sleep on Wednesday at the age of 66.

English producer and electronic musician Dave Ball passed away at the age of 66 on October 22, 2025, at his home in London.

Ball’s death comes just weeks after he appeared with Soft Cell for a headlining performance at a U.K. music festival.

Dave Ball, a producer and half of the English synth-pop duo Soft Cell, whose 1981 single “Tainted Love” became one of the ...