Nick Ashford Dead at 70; R B Singer Teamed With Valerie Simpson To Write Numerous Motown Hits

[gogocartoon11]

R.I.P. Nick

[JesusSatanAllah]

What an awesome man he was.

[51migneri]

I actually cried when I heard; I had the utmost for Mr, Ashford and his wife. I thank him for his contributions to the arts and for the dignity he always carried himself with. Another touchstone of my youth is gone. God Bless him, Valarie, & and their children.

[lovejangie1]

RIP Nicolas Ashford. I really enjoyed their songs.

[malevocalist]

Pray that Valerie is able to enjoy her birthday today 8/26/11, we all know this will not be easy for her after celebrating so many years with her husband but she has God who will be her comfort and strength.

[TheGlduke]

Always loved Motown musica and artist.

[hardin54]

RIP legendary Nick Ashford - awesome music history you and your wife Valerie Simpson have blessed the world with, we thank you and celebrate your life !!!!! God Bless Valerie Simpson always !!!!!

[MsGodisgood143]

this couple was one of commitment dedication and class the music they made or co wrote had class.this was real music unlike today everything about woman,sex,money etc.things that pollute our childrens mind.so i thank god for this couple who did not waver from what they beleived but stayed true to the end.i beleive that god has his hand on this relationship and his wife being the strong woman that she has been will be blessed and i pray that god gives her peace in the midst of her storm!

[CintiLaird]

Your presence will be greatly missed but your songs will live on forever. Thank you for being Solid and for leaving a fine legacy of grace, humility and music for us to remember you by.

[rssfeedslive]

R.I.P. BRO AND HUGS TO VALERIE. SO DEEPLY SADDENED BY YOUR LOSS YET THE LEGACY YOU BOTH GAVE IS AMAZING

[rocktenniscat]

Thank you Nick for the great music. You will live on through your music!

[marklindsayfan1]

rip nick

[ritatamakloe]

What has his death got to do with holidays?

[Mrsbabylove83]

Rest in peace Nick Ashford.

[iaveal1]

Best duo of all time...Rest In Peace my brother. Thank you for your musical genius Mr. Ashford! Valerie, God has you and your devoted husband in the palm of His Mighty Hand! He will comfort you always!

[kayhen02]

R.I.P Nick. Thanks for the music and the memories.

[xfilia0bj]

Rest in peace, Nick. My heart goes out to Valerie. Married 38 years, they truly were Solid.

[myrtis38]

R.I.P. Nick Ashford. God bless. Be strong Valerie.

[honeegrrl]

RIP Nick Ashford.

[rosamaryful]

He looked great for a 70 yr old. I've been a fan of Ashford and Simpson since forever!! Nick, you will be truly, truly missed!!! WE LOVE YOU!!! R.I.P.

[beautifulwoman2000]

RIP Nick. You are a legend and a true gentleman and will be greatly missed. We are thinking of you Valerie.

[marinerutgers]

What a great man! Ashford and Simpsons music is timeless!!!

RIP Mr. Ashford!!!

[DaveWollenberg]

RIP, Nick. God bless ya, my brother!

[angelrocksmith]

R.I.P. NICK ASHFORD. THANKYOU FOR EVERY THING YOU'VE DONE FOR MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT.

[reenab120]

RIP NICK ASHFORD U WILL BE MISS

[rozzythomas1]

rest in peace , nick ashford

[corneila100]

RIP NICK ASHFORD U WILL BE MISS. MAY GOD be With u Valerie

[tlattaway]

My heart is aching - I really want to sing songs in honor of Ashford and Simpson - they will always be timeless. RIP Nick Ashford - God bless you Valerie

[barnabas50]

R.I.P. Nick, thanks for the great songs.

[antisadism]

Wow I loved "You're all I need to get by"

[whirlybird76]

RIP Legend...



[kdmimihp]

Our sympathy and prayers to the family. Such a loss. We are blessed to have had such a great duo, their music will be cherished.

[kimasabe]

Very sad today to hear Nick had passed...