David Ball
Acting
Biography
David James Ball is an English producer and electronic musician, who has played in bands such as Soft Cell and the Grid, and collaborated with other producers including Ingo Vauk and Chris Braide. He is usually called Dave Ball on record sleeves. (Wikipedia)
Born: May 3, 1959
Place of Birth: Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK
Known For
Young Guns Go For It - Soft Cell
Soft Cell star in this programme about Eighties pop. Drink, drugs, break-ups and breakdowns rewarded Marc Almond and Dave Ball after they conquered the world with Tainted Love. The duo remember the hits and splits.
Soft Cell: Say Hello, Wave Goodbye
Synth-pop pioneers Soft Cell reunited for one last time at London’s The O2 on Sunday 30th September 2018 – their first UK show for 15 years. Marc Almond and Dave Ball performed together for a one-off show, ‘Say Hello, Wave Goodbye’, as they celebrate their 40th anniversary as a duo with their first UK show since 2003. This was the band’s last EVER show.
Soft Cell - Soft Cell's Non-Stop Exotic Video Show
Soft Cell's: Non-Stop Exotic Video Show is a collection of promotional films covering the career of British synth-pop duo, Soft Cell. It is a companion release to their debut album, Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret. The collection was originally issued on VHS in 1982 and re-issued on DVD in 2004. The DVD re-issue is slightly edited and removes some scenes and clips.
Synth Britannia
Documentary following a generation of post-punk musicians who took the synthesiser from the experimental fringes to the centre of the pop stage.
Soft Cell: Radio 2 in the Park
The 80s synth-pop originators open Radio 2 in the Park
Soft Cell -Non Stop Erotic Cabaret …And Other Stories - Live
Recorded live at London's Hammersmith Apollo in November 2021 to celebrate its 40th anniversary; the iconic album 'Non Stop Erotic Cabaret in its entirety plus hits, rarities and new tracks.
Soft Cell: Live in Milan
Taped during a sold out stop at the Rolling Stone in Milan, Italy
Memorabilia: The Video Singles
A 14-track video compilation featuring songs by the British singer/songwriter Marc Almond as a solo artist and with his partner Dave Ball as the synthpop duo Soft Cell.
Filmography
as Self
as David Ball