The Grid Hits - RIP / DEP Dave Ball 1959 - 2025 David James Ball (3 May 1959 – 22 October 2025) was a British producer and electronic musician best known as one half of the synth-pop duo Soft Cell alongside vocalist Marc Almond He also co-founded The Grid with Richard Norris, and collaborated with artists and producers including Ingo Vauk and Chris Braide. Active from the late 1970s, Ball worked across a range of projects in electronic and experimental music. He is usually credited as Dave Ball

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David Ball Death | Singer | Net Worth, Family, Wife, kids, Biography! On October 23rd, 2025, as the first hints of dawn crept over the bustling streets of London, the synth-pop universe lost one of its most innovative architects—a man whose electronic wizardry conjured worlds of dark romance and pulsating beats that defined an era and echoed through generations. Dave Ball, the understated genius behind Soft Cell’s iconic sound, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 66, leaving a void

Dave Ball, the pioneering synth-pop musician and one half of the legendary duo Soft Cell, has passed away at the age of 66. In this video, we look back at his remarkable career — from his early days in Blackpool and the creation of Soft Cell with Marc Almond, to the worldwide success of Tainted Love, and his later work with The Grid. Ball’s innovative approach to electronic music helped shape the sound of the 1980s and beyond. His melodies, production, and influence continue to inspire musicians