Sheila E.
Biography
Sheila Escovedo (born December 12, 1957), known under the stage name Sheila E., is an American singer and drummer. She began her career in the mid-1970s as a percussionist for the George Duke Band. After separating from the group in 1983, Sheila began a solo career, starting with the release of her debut album in 1984, which included her biggest hit song, "The Glamorous Life". She also saw a hit with the single "A Love Bizarre". She is sometimes referred to as the "Queen of Percussion". Description above from the Wikipedia article Sheila E., licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
Club Singer
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
Sheila E.
Krush Groove
Self
Prince: Sign 'o' the Times
Self
Yearly Departed
Self
On Drums... Stewart Copeland!
Percussion
Prince: Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas
Self (archive footage)
The Minnesota Sound
Percussion
Prince and the Revolution: Live
Drums
Prince: Lovesexy Live
Self
The Greatest Night in Pop
Latin Festival Band Member
Chasing Papi
herself
Ladies of Soul - Live At The Ziggodome 2015
Self
For Our Children
Herself
Finding the Funk
Self
VH1 Divas 2004
Prince - 4 Those Of U On Valium
Sheila E.: Live Romance 1600
Prince and the Revolution: Parade LIVE
Self
Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation
Self
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band: Tour 2003
Self
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band Live 2006
Herself
Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers
Self
Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
Self
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
Self - Performer
Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Show
Self
Prince: Live At Paisley Park - December 31, 1987
Anna
Nobody Dumps My Daughter
Self (archive footage)
Women in Rock
Self
American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special
Self
FireAid Benefit Concert
Percussion
Babyface: MTV Unplugged NYC 1997
Self
Preview: George Duke
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
32
Gender
Female
Birthday
1957-12-12
Place of Birth
Oakland, California, USA
Also Known As
Sheila Escovedo