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Dave Ball

David Ball of Soft Cell, circa 1983.

Distributed by Sire Records · This photo is extracted from a public domain original. U.S. Press Kit for The Art Of Falling Apart at Worthpoint 991.com, eil.com, No copyright markings visible with photo. Photo scan · Public domain

Full name
David James Ball.
Born
1959. · Chester.
Died
2025. · London.
Nationality
United Kingdom.
Occupation
musician, songwriter, record producer, disc jockey and composer.
Fields
music, new wave, synthesizer and electronic dance music.
Education
Leeds Beckett University and Arnold School.
Languages
English.

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