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10/23/25-Soft Cell’s David Ball Dies

Soft Cell Trusted Source: BBC at BBC.com In 1981, an unlikely group from Leeds scored a number one hit with their icy cover version of an obscure 60s soul hit. With Tainted Love, Soft Cell set a template for 80s synth-pop duos: The flamboyant frontman paired with an unassuming keyboard technician. Dave Ball, who has died at the age of 66, was that musical force, creating ominous, polyphonic soundscapes to […]

todayOctober 23, 2025

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6/5/23-Soft Cell makes Tainted money!

Source: music-news.com Marc Almond continues to rake in royalties for 'Tainted Love'. Synthpop duo Soft Cell - which sees singer Marc joined by instrumentalist David Ball - released their version of the timeless classic in 1981, and more than four decades later, it's still making a packet and has now gained further popularity thanks to the powers of TikTok. Speaking to the Daily Mirror about its enduring success, Marc said: […]

todayJune 5, 2023

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