Sheila E.

Sheila E.

Born 1957-12-12 (age 68) Oakland, California, USA
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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".

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Known For

The Greatest Night in Pop
Chasing Papi
Chasing Papi

2003

as Latin Festival Band Member

The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
Krush Groove
Krush Groove

1985

as Sheila E.

Nobody Dumps My Daughter
FireAid Benefit Concert
Yearly Departed
Yearly Departed

2021

as Self

Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers
Prince: Sign 'o' the Times
Women in Rock
Women in Rock

1986

as Self (archive footage)

Prince and the Revolution: Live
VH1 Divas 2004
VH1 Divas 2004

2004

as Self

For Our Children
For Our Children

1993

as Self