The 1980s produced many fleeting musical acts, including these three two-hit wonders who made a killing off the trends of the decade.

Ball’s death came after Soft Cell played for more than 20,000 fans while headlining Rewind Festival in Henley-on-Thames in August, according to a statement on the band’s website.

What makes a guitarist’s sound so unforgettable that generations can hum their solos decades later? For Ace Frehley, the ...