Valerie Simpson and Nick Ashford wrote and performed romantic, dramatic Motown hits, such as “I’m Every Woman,” “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” and “Ain’t Nothing Like The Real Thing,” over a ...
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Legendary singer, songwriter and producer Nick Ashford, husband and songwriting partner of Valerie Simpson, died at age 70 in New York City on Monday, August 22, 2011. According to The New York Times, ...
NEW YORK (AP) - Nick Ashford, one-half of the legendary Motown songwriting duo Ashford & Simpson that penned elegant, soulful classics for the likes of Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye and funk hits for ...
Nick Ashford, half of the Motown songwriting duo with wife Valerie Simpson, has died at 69, the Associated Press is reporting. He had been undergoing throat cancer treatment in New York. Sign up here.