Album: Street Opera by Ashford & Simpson (1982)
Genre: Pop | Style: Rock/Pop
Format: Album

Artist Background: Ashford was born in Fairfield, South Carolina, and Simpson in the Bronx, New York. They met at Harlem's White Rock Baptist Church in 1964. After having recorded unsuccessfully as a duo, they joined an aspiring solo artist and former member of the Ikettes, Joshie Jo Armstead, at the Scepter/Wand label, where their compositions were recorded by Ronnie Milsap ("Never Had It So Good"), Maxine Brown ("One Step At A Time"), as well as the Shirelles and Chuck Jackson. Another of the trio's songs, "L... Part of the New York City, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Pop movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the New York City, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Pop movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Pop, Rock/Pop, 1980s, Album

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