Google doesn’t know it all and CLEARLY they are confused about a couple of things. If you happen to use Google to determine Chaka Khan’s net worth, you don’t get a picture of Chaka. You get a picture of Nick Ashford. And Chaka isn’t happy about it.       Facebook: The Karen Clark Instagram: […]

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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 […]

Singer-songwriter Nick Ashford died yesterday at the age of 70 in a New York City hospital. The legend, half of duo Ashford & Simpson had been suffering from throat cancer. The pair began their career together over three decades ago. They penned a number of wedding favorites and slow jams including Solid As A Rock, […]

VIA: ESSENCE.COM Legendary singer, songwriter and producer Nick Ashford, the husband and songwriting partner of Valerie Simpson, has died at age 70 in New York City on Monday, August 22, 2011. According to The New York Times, Ashford had been undergoing treatment for throat cancer — the exact cause of death is unknown. Ashford and […]