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Sheila E.

Sheila E.

Acting

Born: December 12, 1957Oakland, California, USA

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
Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris

Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris

Self

2025
FireAid Benefit Concert

FireAid Benefit Concert

Self

2025

American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special

Self

2024
Nobody Dumps My Daughter

Nobody Dumps My Daughter

Anna

2024
The Greatest Night in Pop

The Greatest Night in Pop

Self

2024
Yearly Departed

Yearly Departed

Self

2021
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

Self - Musician

2021
Prince: Live At Paisley Park - December 31, 1987

Prince: Live At Paisley Park - December 31, 1987

Self

2020
Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Show

Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Show

Self - Performer

2020
Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince

Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince

Self

2020
The Minnesota Sound

The Minnesota Sound

Self (archive footage)

2019

On Drums... Stewart Copeland!

Self

2019
Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers

Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers

Herself

2018

Ladies of Soul - Live At The Ziggodome 2015

herself

2015
Finding the Funk

Finding the Funk

Herself

2014
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band Live 2006

Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band Live 2006

Self

2008
Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation

Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation

Self

2005
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band: Tour 2003

Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band: Tour 2003

Self

2004
VH1 Divas 2004

VH1 Divas 2004

Self

2004
Prince: Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas

Prince: Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas

Percussion

2003
Chasing Papi

Chasing Papi

Latin Festival Band Member

2003
Explosão de Adoração: Aline Barros In Korea Ao Vivo

Explosão de Adoração: Aline Barros In Korea Ao Vivo

2002
Babyface: MTV Unplugged NYC 1997

Babyface: MTV Unplugged NYC 1997

Self - Percussion

1997
For Our Children

For Our Children

Self

1993
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane

The Adventures of Ford Fairlane

Club Singer

1990
Prince - Lovesexy Live

Prince - Lovesexy Live

Drums

1988
Prince: Sign 'o' the Times

Prince: Sign 'o' the Times

Self

1987
Prince - 4 Those Of U On Valium

Prince - 4 Those Of U On Valium

1987
Prince and the Revolution: Parade LIVE

Prince and the Revolution: Parade LIVE

1986
Sheila E.: Live Romance 1600

Sheila E.: Live Romance 1600

1986
Women in Rock

Women in Rock

Self (archive footage)

1986
Krush Groove

Krush Groove

Sheila E.

1985
Prince and the Revolution: Live

Prince and the Revolution: Live

Percussion

1985
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song

We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song

Self

1985
Preview: George Duke

Preview: George Duke

Self

1971