Dave Ball: Soft Cell's Unsung Synth Pioneer
New biography reveals how Dave Ball's experimental noise and technical genius shaped Soft Cell's iconic sound, moving him from 'bloke in the background' to electronic music visionary.
New biography reveals how Dave Ball's experimental noise and technical genius shaped Soft Cell's iconic sound, moving him from 'bloke in the background' to electronic music visionary.
Dave Ball, the visionary synth wizard behind Soft Cell's global hit 'Tainted Love', has passed away at 67, leaving an indelible mark on electronic music history.
Dave Ball, the visionary synth wizard behind Soft Cell's iconic hits including 'Tainted Love,' has passed away peacefully at 67, leaving an indelible mark on electronic music.
Dave Ball, the visionary synth wizard who formed one half of iconic 80s duo Soft Cell, has passed away aged 66, leaving behind a legacy that transformed electronic music.
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