Sheila E.

Personal Info

Known For:
Acting

Birthday:
December 12, 1957

Place of Birth:
Oakland, California, USA

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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".

Known For

Filmography

Year Movie Role
2025 FireAid Benefit Concert Self
2025 Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris Self
2024 The Greatest Night in Pop Self
2024 Nobody Dumps My Daughter Anna
2024 American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special Self
2021 Yearly Departed Self
2021 Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) Self - Musician
2020 Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince Self
2020 Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Show Self - Performer
2020 Prince: Live At Paisley Park - December 31, 1987 Self
2019 On Drums... Stewart Copeland! Self
2019 The Minnesota Sound Self (archive footage)
2018 Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers Herself
2015 Ladies of Soul - Live At The Ziggodome 2015 herself
2014 Finding the Funk Herself
2008 Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band Live 2006 Self
2005 Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation Self
2004 VH1 Divas 2004 Self
2004 Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band: Tour 2003 Self
2003 Prince: Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas Percussion
2003 Chasing Papi Latin Festival Band Member
2002 Explosão de Adoração: Aline Barros In Korea Ao Vivo
1997 Babyface: MTV Unplugged NYC 1997 Self - Percussion
1993 For Our Children Self
1990 The Adventures of Ford Fairlane Club Singer
1988 Prince - Lovesexy Live Drums
1987 Prince: Sign 'o' the Times Self
1987 Prince - 4 Those Of U On Valium
1986 Sheila E.: Live Romance 1600
1986 Prince and the Revolution: Parade LIVE
1986 Women in Rock Self (archive footage)
1985 Krush Groove Sheila E.
1985 Prince and the Revolution: Live Percussion
1985 We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song Self
1971 Preview: George Duke Self
Year TV Show Role
2024 Jonathan & Jesus Self
2023 Lotería Loca Self - Bandleader
2022 The Wheel Self - Expert
2022 Sherri Self - Guest
2022 The Jennifer Hudson Show Self
2022 Women Who Rock Self
2021 Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts Self
2021 The Upshaws Dreux
2020 Bottomless Brunch at Colman's Self
2019 The Masked Singer Self - Performer
2019 The Kelly Clarkson Show Self
2019 Desus & Mero Self
2010 The Fran Drescher Show
2008 Secret Talents of the Stars
2008 Gone Country Self
2007 The Next Great American Band
2003 Jimmy Kimmel Live! Self - Musical Guest
1999 Where Are They Now? Self
1998 The Magic Hour Self - Bandleader
1998 VH1 Divas Self -Performer
1998 V.I.P. Self
1984 MTV Video Music Awards Self
1975 Saturday Night Live Self - Musical Guest
1959 The Grammys Self
1953 The Oscars Self