Soft Cell’s 1981 “Tainted Love” was named greatest one-hit wonder for its enduring appeal. Originally recorded in 1964, Soft Cell’s version popularized the song globally. Despite limited chart success ...

The Human League has announced an extensive summer 2026 North American tour with support from fellow '80s synth-pop stars Soft Cell and Alison Moyet. The monthlong trek, called the Generations tour, ...

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Musician Dave Ball, who made up half the British synth-pop band Soft Cell, is dead at 66. Along with singer Mark Almond, Soft Cell was best known for the 1981 hit song “Tainted Love.” Almond ...

British music producer and instrumentalist Dave Ball, best known as one half of the pioneering synth-pop duo Soft Cell, has died. He was 66. Ball, who had been battling health issues in recent years, ...

Dave Ball, who served as half of the English duo Soft Cell and perhaps best known for the 1981 hit “Tainted Love,” has died. He was 66. Marc Almond, Ball’s music partner and the other half of the ...

David Ball of Soft Cell, whose delectably sleazy synth-pop arrangement drove that English duo’s 1981 hit “Tainted Love” to the top of the U.K. singles chart, died Wednesday. He was 66. The producer’s ...

English synth-pop duo Soft Cell, consisting of vocalist Marc Almond and instrumentalist Dave Ball, helped usher in the second British invasion of musical artists in the ’80s, most notably with their ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. David Ball of Soft Cell, whose delectably sleazy synth-pop arrangement drove that English duo’s 1981 hit “Tainted ...

English electronic music producer and one-half of the synth-pop duo Soft Cell, Dave Ball, has passed away at 66 years old. He’s also known for being a part of the acid house act The Grid. Ball “passed ...

WASHINGTON — Dave Ball, one half of the English electronic music duo Soft Cell, has died at the age of 66. Ball passed away peacefully in his sleep at his London home on Oct. 22, according to an ...