While writing for Motown, Ashford & Simpson nursed a desire to perform, which Berry Gordy Jr., the founder of the label, discouraged. They left the label in 1973 and married in 1974.

Nick Ashford of Ashford & Simpson died yesterday, August 23, at age 69. Ashford was known as a half of the Motown duo with wife Valerie Simpson. They were not only performers, but also prolific ...

One of those is working on the Ashford & Simpson story. We’re talking everything from documentary, biopic, book, podcast, a Broadway or off-Broadway show.

Valerie Simpson is not a household name, unless your household recognizes her as one half of Ashford & Simpson. And even then, despite Ashford & Simpson’s decades as an R&B duo and songwriting ...

Back in February 1978, Simpson hosted a Season 3 episode of “SNL” with musical guests Ashford & Simpson. At the time, the athlete was at the height of his career and playing in the NFL.

After SNL turned their famous tune into “Solid as Barack,” the singing team of Ashford and Simpson decided to turn the entire song into a real tribute. If you would like to download it, it is ...

Bowie State University is starting a new endowed scholarship fund for its performing arts students in honor of singer/songwriters Valerie Simpson and Nickolas Ashford. A benefit gala at the ...

Courtesy Photo/Amsterdamnnews.com, Michelle James-Valerie Simpson speaks at late husband, Nick Ashford’s funeral.

“We are all every woman and it’s all in us.” “That song became very much a woman’s anthem,” Simpson adds. “With Chaka, she just is like a dynamo, unstoppable, very sexy person.