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.
Background information
Birth name	Sheldon Haley
Also known as	Shay, Shae, Shade
Born	(1975-12-18) December 18, 1975 (age 46)
Origin	Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop rap rock alternative R&B funk rock alternative rock pop
Occupation(s)	Drummer rapper singer songwriter record producer
Years active	1994–present
Labels	Star Trak Interscope I Am Other Columbia

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

External links

• N*E*R*D official site