Dave Ball
Dave Ball was a British musician, songwriter, record producer, disc jockey and composer (1959–2025). He was born in Chester and died in London.
Dave Ball
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- 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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Dave Ball was a British musician, songwriter, record producer, disc jockey and composer (1959–2025). He was born in Chester and died in London.
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Dave Ball studied at Leeds Beckett University and Arnold School. The recorded working language is English. The field of work recorded is music, new wave and synthesizer. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are new wave, rock music, synth-pop and house music. Places of work recorded in the authority are England.
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1959
Dave Ball born at Chester.
2025
Dave Ball died at London.
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Dave Ball worked in music, new wave, synthesizer, electronic dance music and experimental music. He belonged to Soft Cell and The Grid. He worked at England. Recorded as musician, songwriter, record producer, disc jockey and composer. Recorded at birth as David James Ball. Connected to 5 other published records in the VALÉORINE Encyclopedia.
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