Elijah Blue Allman, born on July 10, 1976, is a U.S. musician, vocalist, guitarist, and composer. He is also recognized as P. Exeter Blue I, a moniker influenced by Phillips Exeter Blue. Elijah is primarily celebrated as the creator, lead vocalist, and principal guitarist of Deadsy, an alt-rock and nu-metal ensemble noted for blending goth, industrial, synth-rock, and glam influences into a distinctive sound. As the offspring of Cher and Gregg Allman, Elijah was raised in the limelight but carved his own niche in music, frequently probing into darker, avant-garde themes shaped by 1950s sci-fi films like This Island Earth.
Following Deadsy’s hiatus in 2007, he launched Elijah Blue and the Trapezoids, issued various demos, and contributed to tracks by Orgy, Coal Chamber, Sugar Ray, Thirty Seconds to Mars, and others. In recent times, he has maintained a subdued presence, occasionally performing live, unveiling new demos online, and navigating public familial legal disputes. As of March 2026, Elijah has been sober since 2008, prioritizes his recovery, and continues to compose and record music independently while managing ongoing conservatorship and divorce issues.
Biography Update
Elijah Blue Allman was brought into the world on July 10, 1976, in Los Angeles, California, to Cher and Gregg Allman. He is the half-brother of Chaz Bono, Delilah Allman, Michael Allman, Layla Allman, and Devon Allman. Growing up with renowned parents brought both perks and hardships. Elijah has shared experiences of being introduced to drugs at an early age, family challenges, and the weight of having famous parents. He attended the Hyde School, a boarding institution in Bath, Maine, where he graduated in 1994.
At 13, Gene Simmons from Kiss gifted him his first guitar, igniting his passion for music. He played guitar on stage with Cher and appeared in her “If I Could Turn Back Time” music video. In 1994, he auditioned for Nine Inch Nails but was not selected. Subsequently, he formed Deadsy in the mid-1990s. Deadsy released a demo in 1996, an unreleased version of Commencement in 1999, the official Commencement in 2002, and Phantasmagore in 2006 before taking a break in April 2007. The band’s theatrical, sci-fi aesthetic and Elijah’s distinctive voice contributed to their dedicated fan following.
After Deadsy’s break, Elijah initiated a new venture named Elijah Blue and the Trapezoids. He shared demos such as “Haunted,” “White Knuckle Angel Face,” and “Long Way Down” on MySpace around 2008, though he hasn’t released a full album since. He has also made guest appearances on albums by Orgy, Coal Chamber, Sugar Ray, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Korn, and Mickey Avalon. In 1999, he collaborated with his mother, Cher, on a rendition of “Crimson & Clover.”
Elijah has candidly discussed his battle with heroin dependency, claiming he has been sober since 2008. In 2023, his wife Marieangela “Queenie” King filed legal documents alleging that Cher orchestrated Elijah’s removal from a hotel room on their anniversary in November 2022. That same year, Cher sought conservatorship over Elijah, expressing concerns about his substance abuse. Elijah contested the petition, employed attorneys, and managed to postpone the proceedings in January 2024. The court rejected the temporary conservatorship on January 30, 2024. Elijah and Queenie later reconciled, retracted their divorce, and remain together as of March 2026, although legal complications concerning conservatorship and family matters persist.
On June 14, 2025, Elijah was admitted to the hospital in Joshua Tree, California, following an alleged drug overdose. On February 27, 2026, he was apprehended in Concord, New Hampshire, and charged with trespassing, simple assault, and disorderly conduct after an incident at St. Paul’s School. As of March 2026, no public updates on the resolution of those charges have been disclosed. Elijah maintains a low-key online presence, occasionally sharing music snippets and personal updates while concentrating on his sobriety and family.
Age
Elijah Blue Allman was born on July 10, 1976. As of March 2026, he is 49 years old.
Net Worth
In 2026, Elijah Blue Allman’s net worth is estimated to be between $2 and $5 million. His earnings stem from:
- Deadsy album sales, streaming royalties, and merchandise (cult following maintains catalogue activity)
- Guest contributions and session work with Orgy, Coal Chamber, Sugar Ray, Thirty Seconds to Mars, and others
- Infrequent live performances and festival appearances
- Royalties from his mother Cher’s catalogue collaborations (limited)
- Personal investments and familial support
Elijah’s finances have been influenced by years of addiction, legal issues, and Deadsy’s limited commercial achievements compared to larger bands. Recent reports indicate there have not been any significant new income sources, such as albums, tours, or endorsements.
Wife & Children
Elijah Blue Allman wed English singer Marieangela “Queenie” King on December 1, 2013. Queenie is a member of the band King and is the sister of Jazzy and Ruby King from Blonde Electra. The pair briefly parted ways in April 2020, and Elijah filed for divorce in 2021. They later reconciled, dismissed the divorce, and are still married as of March 2026. Their relationship has faced public challenges, including Queenie’s 2023 assertion in court that Cher arranged for Elijah to be removed from a hotel room during a reconciliation attempt on their anniversary. Regardless of these challenges, they have remained together and have kept most family matters private since 2024.
As of March 2026, Elijah and Queenie do not share any children. Elijah also has no publicly acknowledged biological children from prior relationships.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Elijah Blue Allman (stage name: P. Exeter Blue I) |
| Date of Birth | July 10, 1976 |
| Age (March 2026) | 49 |
| Wife | Marieangela “Queenie” King (married 2013–present; brief separation 2020–2021) |
| Children | None publicly known |
| Main Band | Deadsy (founder, lead vocals, guitar; active 1995–2007 hiatus) |
| Key Albums | Commencement (2002), Phantasmagore (2006) |
| Notable Collaborations | Orgy, Coal Chamber, Sugar Ray, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Cher (“Crimson & Clover”) |
| Recent Events | Drug overdose hospitalization (June 2025); arrest (Feb 2026); ongoing conservatorship/divorce issues resolved/reconciled |
| Net Worth (2026 est.) | $2–5 million (music royalties, appearances, family support) |
