David Ball, half of the synth-pop duo Soft Cell, who enjoyed a massive and enduring 1980s hit with their cover of 'Tainted ...

David Ball of Soft Cell, whose delectably sleazy synth-pop arrangement drove that English duo’s 1981 hit “Tainted Love” to ...

Some songs are able to stand the test of time. We know where we were when we first heard them, and some people have fond ...

David Ball, Soft Cell's synthesizer who founded the new wave band in 1981 alongside Marc Almond, died in his sleep at 66.

One half of the duo Soft Cell, known for their cover of “Tainted Love,” has died. David Ball was 66 years old. His family ...

David Ball, one half of the legengary '80s synth pop duo Soft Cell, has died. He was 66. The musician and his musical partner Marc Almond enjoyed global success with their 1981 cover of Gloria Jones' ...