Shay Haley Explained

Birth Name:Sheldon Haley
Birth Date:18 December 1975
Alias:Shay, Shae, Shade
Origin:Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S.
Years Active:1994–present

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.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: [{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=nerd-p415988/biography|pure_url=yes}} Biography: N.E.R.D.]. Kellman. Andy. Allmusic. November 30, 2010.
  2. Web site: Girlfriend of Slain NFL Player Marries a N.E.R.D. . EURweb . November 15, 2010 . February 19, 2014.
  3. Web site: Murdered NFL Baller's Ex-Fiancee Marries N*E*R*D Band Member! . Bossip . November 15, 2010 . February 19, 2014.
  4. Web site: Unofficial Site About N.E.R.D.: movie from Shae and Jackie Garcia's wedding . Nerd-pharrell.blogspot.com . April 5, 2011 . February 19, 2014.
  5. Web site: N.E.R.D.'s Shae Haley Gets Married . Rap-Up.com . November 15, 2010 . February 19, 2014.