The electronic music pioneer died peacefully in his sleep at his home in London
Dave Ball, who together with him formed the iconic electronic music duo Soft Cell Marco Mandorladied this Wednesday (22nd) while sleeping in his home in London. He had done it 66 years old. The information was given on the duo’s official website.
Marco Mandorlathe voice of Soft cell with whom he worked ball Put 46 years oldpaid tribute to his friend, recognizing the musician from “a wonderfully brilliant musical genius” AND “the heart and soul of Soft Cell”. He also remembered the last work he created together with Dave Ball, Nightclubwhich will be released in 2026.
Marco Mandorla: “He will always be loved by Soft Cell fans” – about Dave Ball
“He was focused and very happy with the new album that we completed a few days ago. It’s very sad because 2026 was shaping up to be such an exciting year for him, and I take comfort in knowing that he listened to the finished record and thought it was a great job.”he wrote Marco Mandorla. “He will always be loved by Soft Cell fans who love his music, and his music and memory will live on forever. At any given time, someone somewhere in the world will be enjoying a Soft Cell song.”
And he concluded: “Thank you, Dave, for being such an important part of my life and for the music you gave me. I wouldn’t be where I am without you.”
Dave Ball he formed the Soft cell with Almond in 1979, and two years later they released their debut album, Non-stop erotic cabaretwith their most famous hit, Tainted Lovewhich was the best-selling single in United Kingdom in 1981. They subsequently released four more albums 1983 and 2022.
ball he also founded the electronic duo The grill next to Richard Norrisand has worked with big names like David Bowie, Kylie Minogue, Pet Shop Boys AND Cancellation as a composer and producer.
Ball leaves behind four children.
Source: Terra
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