Shay Haley | |
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 Shae Haley performing with N.E.R.D in Pori Jazz 2010. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Sheldon Haley |
| Also known as | Shay, Shae, Shade |
| Born | December 18, 1975 |
| Origin | Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1994–present |
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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]
Personal life
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
- ^ Kellman, Andy. "Biography: N.E.R.D." Allmusic. Retrieved November 30, 2010.
- ^ "Girlfriend of Slain NFL Player Marries a N.E.R.D." EURweb. November 15, 2010. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
- ^ "Murdered NFL Baller's Ex-Fiancee Marries N*E*R*D Band Member!". Bossip. November 15, 2010. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "N.E.R.D.'s Shae Haley Gets Married". Rap-Up.com. November 15, 2010. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
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