Ed Cobb

For the American actor sometimes credited as Ed Cobb, see Edmund Cobb.
Ed Cobb
Background information
Born
Edward Cornelius Cobb

(1938-02-25)February 25, 1938
South Pasadena, California, U.S.
OriginSouth Pasadena, California, U.S.
DiedSeptember 19, 1999(1999-09-19) (aged 61)
Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
GenresPop
Occupations
  • Musician-songwriter
  • record producer
Instruments
Years active1956–1966 (performer); continued as songwriter/producer afterward
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Edward Cornelius Cobb (February 25, 1938, South Pasadena, California – September 19, 1999, Honolulu, Hawaii) was an American musician, songwriter, and record producer, most notably during the 1950s and 1960s. He is notable for writing the song "Tainted Love" for Gloria Jones, which later became a hit worldwide when it was covered by Soft Cell.

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