Sheila E.
Birthday: 1957-12-12 | Place of Birth: Oakland, California, USASheila 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
Acting
Year
Title
Role
2025
FireAid Benefit Concert
as Self
2025
2024
Nobody Dumps My Daughter
as Anna
2024
The Greatest Night in Pop
as Self
2023
Lotería Loca
as Self - Bandleader
2021
Yearly Departed
as Self
2020
2019
The Minnesota Sound
as Self (archive footage)
2018
Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers
as Herself
2014
Finding the Funk
as Herself
2008
Gone Country
as Self
2003
Prince: Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas
as Percussion
1998
The Magic Hour
as Self - Bandleader
1997
Babyface: MTV Unplugged NYC 1997
as Self - Percussion
1988
Prince - Lovesexy Live
as Drums
1987
Prince: Sign 'o' the Times
as Self
1985
Prince and the Revolution: Live
as Percussion
1985
Krush Groove
as Sheila E.
1971
Preview: George Duke
as Self
