It’s been nearly 5 years since we lost one of the best songwriters the world of R&B has had the pleasure to know. Nickolas “Nick” Ashford of Ashford & Simpson passed away at age 70 due to complications from throat cancer on August 22, 2011. Tonight we’re honoring him on what would have been his […]

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Nick Ashford, one-half of the legendary Motown songwriting duo Ashford & Simpson, has died at age 70. Nick died Monday in a New York City hospital. He had been suffering from throat cancer and had undergone radiation treatment. Among the songs Ashford & Simpson penned are “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”, “You’re All I Need […]