Date of Birth: August 26, 1946
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Biography
Valerie Simpson is an acclaimed American singer, songwriter, and record producer, best known as one half of the musical duo Ashford & Simpson. Born in the Bronx, New York, Simpson’s journey into music began at a young age. She first met her future husband and musical partner Nickolas Ashford at the White Rock Baptist Church in Harlem in 1964. The duo soon began writing songs together, achieving their first major success with “Let’s Go Get Stoned,” which became a hit for Ray Charles in 1966. Over the years, Ashford & Simpson wrote and produced numerous hits for other artists, including Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell’s “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “You’re All I Need to Get By,” and Diana Ross’s “Reach Out and Touch (Somebody’s Hand).” They also enjoyed a successful recording career of their own, with hits like “Solid” and “Found a Cure.” Valerie Simpson’s contributions to music have been recognized with various awards and honors, including an induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2002. She continues to perform and inspire new generations of musicians.
5 Interesting Facts about Valerie Simpson
1. Valerie Simpson and Nickolas Ashford were married on August 16, 1974.
2. Ashford & Simpson’s song “Solid” became a defining anthem of the 1980s.
3. They opened a restaurant and live entertainment venue called the Sugar Bar in New York City.
4. Valerie Simpson appeared on the TV show “Soul Train” multiple times.
5. She continued her music career after Ashford’s death in 2011, releasing a solo album titled “Dinosaurs Are Coming Back Again.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Valerie Simpson
1. “Music is a healing force. It can bring people together like nothing else.”
2. “Writing songs with Nick was like breathing; it was natural and necessary.”
3. “The best songs come from the heart, from real experiences.”
4. “Success is sweeter when you share it with someone you love.”
5. “Creativity doesn’t retire. You keep going as long as you have something to say.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Valerie Simpson’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $10 million.
Children
Valerie Simpson has two children with Nickolas Ashford: Nicole Ashford and Asia Ashford.
Relevant Links
1. [Valerie Simpson IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0800839/
5. [Valerie Simpson Discography on Discogs](https://www.discogs.com/artist/125024-Valerie-Simpson
