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Soft Cell's David Ball, synth-pop hitmaker behind 'Tainted Love,' dies at 66

LA Times 1 min read 23 hours ago

<p>The English producer topped the U.K. singles chart with his bandmate Marc Almond in 1981.</p>
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Dave Ball, synth-pop hitmaker as one half of Soft Cell, dies aged 66