Elle King Biography
Tanner Elle Schneider, professionally known as Elle King, is an American singer, musician, songwriter, and actress. Her musical style is influenced by country, rock, and blues. In 2012, King made her debut with the release of “The Elle King EP” on RCA. One of the tracks from this EP, “Playing for Keeps,” serves as the theme song for VH1’s Mob Wives Chicago series.
Elle King Age
King was born Tanner Elle Schneider on July 3, 1989, in Los Angeles, California, U.S. Elle is therefore 34 years old as of 2024.
Elle King Height
King stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Elle King Family
King was born on July 3, 1989, in Los Angeles, California, and is the daughter of former Saturday Night Live cast member Rob Schneider and London King, a former model. After her parents’ divorce, her mother remarried, and Elle grew up between Wellston and Columbus, Ohio. At the age of nine, her stepfather introduced her to a record by the all-female hard-rock band the Donnas, a moment she considers pivotal in deciding to pursue a music career.
Elle King Husband
King began dating Ferguson in January 2016, and they got engaged just 12 days later during a sailing trip around the San Francisco Bay. They married on February 14, 2016, but their marriage faced challenges. On May 15, 2017, King and Ferguson confirmed their decision to divorce. The situation took a darker turn when, on April 23, 2017, Ferguson was arrested and charged with felony domestic violence, accused of grabbing King by the throat and making threats.
However, this charge was later dropped. Despite the hard period, King and Ferguson briefly reconciled in late 2017. Later, on October 9, 2020, Elle got engaged to tattoo artist Dan Tooker. Their engagement was unique as they proposed to each other on their first dating anniversary. Five months later, in March 2021, it was revealed that King was pregnant with their first child. On September 1, 2021, she gave birth to a son named Lucky. Elle King is known for her love for tattoos and has several. Additionally, she has worked at a tattoo company called East Side Ink.
Elle King’s Net Worth
King has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as an Actress.
Elle King Education
King graduated from Elisabeth Irwin High School/Little Red School House, she moved to Philadelphia to study painting and film at the University of the Arts. Witnessing a live show during college, where a band used the banjo in unconventional ways, inspired Elle to use the banjo as a compositional tool. After living briefly in Copenhagen and Los Angeles, she returned to New York and currently resides in Bushwick, Brooklyn.
Elle King Career
In 1999, King made her acting debut in her father’s film, “Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo.” By 2005, at the age of 16, she began performing in New York City’s local nightclubs, using a fake ID for entry. She immersed herself in the local songwriting scene and honed her performance skills by performing around town. Elle was signed by RCA Chairman Peter Edge and released her debut single, “Good To Be A Man,” on March 13, 2012.
The four-song EP, “The Elle King EP,” was released on June 12, 2012, with the lead track, “Playing for Keeps,” chosen as the theme song for VH1’s “Mob Wives Chicago” series. Esquire Magazine spotlighted Elle King as an “Artist to Watch in 2012,” she made television appearances on VH1 Big Morning Buzz Live and the Late Show with David Letterman. Elle played at the South by Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas, and toured with various artists, including Of Monsters and Men, Train, and Michael Kiwanuka.
In September 2014, Elle King released “Ex’s & Oh’s,” the lead single off her debut album. Her album, “Love Stuff,” was released on February 17, 2015, and “Ex’s & Oh’s” reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song received two Grammy nominations. Elle King continued her musical journey, releasing her second studio album, “Shake the Spirit,” on October 19, 2018. In 2019, she served as a guest co-host on MTV’s “Catfish: The TV Show.” Elle King’s third album, “Come Get Your Wife,” was released on January 27, 2023, marking a move into country music.
Elle King Ex’s & Oh’s
“Ex’s & Oh’s” marks the debut single of American singer and songwriter Elle King, released on September 23, 2014, as the lead single from her first studio album, Love Stuff (2015). The song, co-written by King and produced by Dave Bassett, was issued by RCA Records. Known for its uptempo style, “Ex’s & Oh’s” has elements of pop rock, blues rock, alternative rock, and Southern rock, and features a swing beat.
Elle King Songs
Here is a list of songs by Elle King:
- “Ex’s & Oh’s”
- “America’s Sweetheart”
- “Jersey Giant”
- “My Neck, My Back (Live)”
- “Different for Girls” (with Dierks Bentley)
- “Shame”
- “Wild Love”
- “Where the Devil Don’t Go”
- “Under the Influence”
- “Good Girls”
Elle King Tattoos
In her teenage years, King developed a love for what she refers to as “dumb” tattoos. This affection for ink started at the age of 14 and has steadily grown to a total of 55 tattoos. Her diverse collection pays homage to various aspects of her life, including nods to AC/DC, her childhood dog Ivy, and her passion for gambling. Embracing her love for tattoos, shiny accessories, and unique fashion choices, she describes herself as someone who appreciates the carefree spirit of rock stars who do whatever they please.
Elle King Social Media Platforms
She is active on her social media accounts and often posts on her Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.