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David Ball (electronic musician)

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Dave Ball
Ball, c. 1983
Ball, c.1983
Background information
Birth nameDavid James Ball
Born(1959-05-03)3 May 1959
Chester, Cheshire, England
OriginBlackpool, Lancashire, England
Died22 October 2025(2025-10-22) (aged 66)
London, England
Genres
Instruments
  • Keyboards · synthesiser · guitar · bass guitar
  • percussion
  • vocals
Years active1977–2025
LabelsSome Bizzare
Formerly of

David James Ball (3 May 1959 – 22 October 2025) was a British producer and electronic musician. He was best known for being a member of the synth-pop duo Soft Cell, alongside vocalist Marc Almond. He also co-founded The Grid.

Ball died in his sleep at his home in London, England on 22 October 2025 at the age of 66.[1]

References

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  1. Beaumont-Thomas, Ben (23 October 2025). "Dave Ball, hitmaker as one half of Soft Cell, dies aged 66". The Guardian. Retrieved 23 October 2025.