BREAKING NEWS: Singer/Songwriter Nick Ashford Dies
Sad news tonight. Nick Ashford, of the famed duo “Ashford & Simpson,” has died in New York, according to his publicist. He had throat cancer. He was 69 years old.
He and wife Valerie Simpson have to be one of the most famous singer/songwriting duos in music with a career spanning 30 years along with 22 gold and platinum records.
The Songwriters Hall of Fame says:
“As staff songwriters for Sceptor Records, Nick and Valerie wrote Ray Charles’ classic “Let’s Go Get Stoned” in 1964 which brought them to the attention of Motown where they wrote their second smash ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’ for Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. Other Gaye/Terrell hits followed including ‘Your Precious Love,” ‘Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing,’ and ‘You’re All I Need to Get By.’
Ashford & Simpson signed with Warner Brothers in 1973 as recording artists and recorded eight albums, four of which went gold. Their numerous hit singles include ‘Send It,’ ‘Found A Cure,’ ‘Don’t Cost You Nothing,’ ‘It Seems To Hang On,’ and ‘Love Don’t Make It Right.’”
In the 80′s, Ashford & Simpson signed with Capitol Records and their hit “Solid as a Rock” continues to be a signature song for the duo.
Posted on August 22, 2011, in Celebrity, Music and tagged Ashford & Simpson, Breaking News, Nicholas Ashford, Nick Ashford, obit, Valerie Ashford. Bookmark the permalink. 9 Comments.
R.I.P.My Brother,you will be miss. J.K.I.R.
Enjoyed the music that was so special when A&S sang it…God bless!
Goinf to miss u bro
MAY U R.I.P…U WILL B MISS…
Valeria, I am sorry for your loss. I was one of you biggest fan back in the day and often wondered why you stop singing.God is in the midst of your pain. May you find comfort inhis memories.
U will be missed. rest in paradise
condolosense 2 Valerie
Ashford will really be missed, all my prayers are with you and your family be strong, he’s in a better place no more suffering.
I really loved Ashford with his dynamic voice, I still have the old albums and is it still good to you was one of my favorites. Be strong family our loss is heavens gain. MUCH LOVE ANITA