Dave Ball, one half of synth pop band Soft Cell, dies at 66

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.

Dave Ball, Half of Groundbreaking Eighties Synth-Pop Duo Soft Cell, Dead at 66

Dave Ball, Soft Cell's synthesizer player who founded the New Wave band in 1981 alongside Marc Almond, died in his sleep at 66.
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Dave Ball's health issues explored as one half of music duo Soft Cell passes away at 66

Ball’s health problems started with an incident where he fell down the stairs at his South London-based residence three years ago. The accident left an impact on his walking. While speaking to Classic ...
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Celebrity Birthdays for Oct. 31: Actress Lee Grant is 100. Former CBS anchorman Dan Rather is 94. Folk singer Tom Paxton is 88. Actor Ron Rifkin ("Alias") is 87. Actress Sally Kirkland is 84. Actor ...