Sheldon "Shay" Haley (born December 18, 1975), also known as Shade, is an American musician. He is a member of the rock and

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band N.E.R.D., alongside

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and

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. His role in the band is often questioned, but in a 2010 interview, Williams stated that Haley is "the root of the band" and " aleykeeps everyone grounded and together."

Personal life

In November 2010, he married Jackie Garcia, the former girlfriend of murdered NFL

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Sean Taylor and niece of actor Andy García.

References

External links

N*E*R*D official site
{{DEFAULTSORT:Haley, Shae 1975 births Living people African-American drummers N.E.R.D. members 20th-century American drummers American male drummers 21st-century American drummers Drummers from Virginia