Dave Ball, a co-founder and the musical genius behind the synth-pop band Soft Cell, has died at the age of 66. His death was confirmed by his bandmate Marc Almond, who stated Ball passed away on Wednesday, just days after they completed their band's final album. Almond expressed his profound sadness, noting Ball was in good spirits and happy with the finished record, which he felt was a great piece of work.
Soft Cell, formed in the late 1970s, rose to prominence in the 1980s with their hit cover of "Tainted Love" and other songs like "Say Hello, Wave Goodbye" and "Torch." The duo, known for their distinct personalities and complementary creative chemistry, experienced periods of both collaboration and separation, reuniting multiple times throughout their career. Almond highlighted their nearly 50-year journey together, emphasizing their mutual respect and shared sense of humor.
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