Sheldon "Shay" Haley (born December 18, 1975), also known as Shade, is an American drummer, rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is a member of the funk rock band N*E*R*D, alongside fellow Virginia musicians Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo. His role in the band is often questioned, but in a 2010 interview, Williams stated that Haley is "the root of the band" and "[Haley] keeps everyone grounded and together."[1]

Shay Haley
Shae Haley performing with N.E.R.D in Pori Jazz 2010.
Shae Haley performing with N.E.R.D in Pori Jazz 2010.
Background information
Birth nameSheldon Haley
Also known asShay, Shae, Shade
Born (1975-12-18) December 18, 1975 (age 48)
OriginPortsmouth, Virginia, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Drummer
  • rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active1994–present
Labels

Personal life

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In November 2010, he married Jackie Garcia, the former girlfriend of murdered NFL Safety Sean Taylor[2][3][4][5] and niece of actor Andy Garcia.

References

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  1. ^ Kellman, Andy. "Biography: N.E.R.D." Allmusic. Retrieved November 30, 2010.
  2. ^ "Girlfriend of Slain NFL Player Marries a N.E.R.D." EURweb. November 15, 2010. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
  3. ^ "Murdered NFL Baller's Ex-Fiancee Marries N*E*R*D Band Member!". Bossip. November 15, 2010. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
  4. ^ "Unofficial Site About N.E.R.D.: movie from Shae and Jackie Garcia's wedding". Nerd-pharrell.blogspot.com. April 5, 2011. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
  5. ^ "N.E.R.D.'s Shae Haley Gets Married". Rap-Up.com. November 15, 2010. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
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