Shay Haley

American drummer

Hip hop
rap rock
alternative R&B
funk rock
alternative rock
pop

Occupation(s)

Drummer
rapper
singer
songwriter
record producer

Years active1994–presentLabels

Star Trak
Interscope
I Am Other
Columbia

Musical artist

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.