Nick Ashford of Ashford and Simpson Has Passed Away (8/22/11)
I debated on putting this in Non-Detroit, but he and his wife produced a lot of Marvin Gaye's records and they were a part of Motown, I thought it would only be fitting to put it here.
For those who may not be familiar with them, they were a popular Duo especially during the late 70s and early 80s, and although likely best for their hit Solid [[As A Rock), they did have other moderate hits, such as Street Lose, Found a Cure, Don't Cost Ya Nothing and It Seems to Hang On.
The Duo also produced many of Marvin Gaye's and Tammi Terrell's biggest hits, including Ain't No Mountain High Enough and Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing.
According to the AP, he passed away from complication of his throat cancer in New York.
