RIP Nick Ashford – Hit Songwriter and NYC Cornerstone

SonicScoop was saddened to hear of the passing of Nick Ashford at age 69, due to throat cancer. One half of the legendary duo Ashford & Simpson, New York City was his home for almost five decades. Together, the pair co-wrote such monumental hits as “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing,” and “Reach Out and Touch (Somebody’s Hand).”

"Solid" from 1984-1985 was the highest-charting hit of Ashford & Simpson.

Steve Jones of USA Today wrote one of many fitting tributes to the great Motown songwriter. It can be read here.

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