Aaron Coady, known professionally as Sharon Needles, was born on November 28, 1981, in Newton, Iowa. As a singer and drag performer, Needles gained prominence by winning the fourth season of RuPaul's Drag Race in April 2012. Before her breakthrough, Needles performed under the name Sharon Needles with The Haus of Haunt in various clubs in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Following her victory on Drag Race, Needles released her debut album PG-13 in January 2013, which included notable singles such as "Dressed to Kill" and "I Wish I Were Amanda Lepore". Subsequent albums include Taxidermy (2015) Battle Axe (2017), and Absolute Zero (2022). Needles was honored with a proclamation declaring June 12, 2012, as Sharon Needles Day in Pittsburgh.
