Soft Cell's Dave Ball, 'Tainted Love' Co-creator, Dies at 66
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David Ball, the instrumentalist of the synth-pop duo Soft Cell known for their hit 'Tainted Love,' has died at 66 after suffering health complications from a back injury. He was a key creator of the group's electronic sound and recently completed a new album with singer Marc Almond. Ball's influence on 80s synth-pop remains significant.
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