Sheila E.

Sheila E.

Known for: Acting

Born: December 12, 1957

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

Sheila E.: Live Romance 1600
Sheila E.: Live Romance 1600
1986
Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
2020
Prince: Sign 'o' the Times
Prince: Sign 'o' the Times
1987
On Drums... Stewart Copeland!
2019
Prince - Lovesexy Live
Prince - Lovesexy Live
1988
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band: Tour 2003
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band: Tour 2003
2004
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band Live 2006
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band Live 2006
2008
Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Show
Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Show
2020
Preview: George Duke
Preview: George Duke
1971
Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris
Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris
2025
Prince - 4 Those Of U On Valium
Prince - 4 Those Of U On Valium
1987
Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers
Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers
2018
Prince: Live At Paisley Park - December 31, 1987
Prince: Live At Paisley Park - December 31, 1987
2020
Nobody Dumps My Daughter
Nobody Dumps My Daughter
2024
FireAid Benefit Concert
FireAid Benefit Concert
2025
Babyface: MTV Unplugged NYC 1997
Babyface: MTV Unplugged NYC 1997
1997
Krush Groove
Krush Groove
1985
Prince: Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas
Prince: Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas
2003
Ladies of Soul - Live At The Ziggodome 2015
2015
The Greatest Night in Pop
The Greatest Night in Pop
2024
Prince and the Revolution: Parade LIVE
Prince and the Revolution: Parade LIVE
1986
Prince and the Revolution: Live
Prince and the Revolution: Live
1985
Yearly Departed
Yearly Departed
2021
VH1 Divas 2004
VH1 Divas 2004
2004
Explosão de Adoração: Aline Barros In Korea Ao Vivo
Explosão de Adoração: Aline Barros In Korea Ao Vivo
2002
Finding the Funk
Finding the Funk
2014
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
1990
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
2005
The Minnesota Sound
The Minnesota Sound
2019
For Our Children
For Our Children
1993
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
1985
Women in Rock
Women in Rock
1986
Chasing Papi
Chasing Papi
2003
American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special
2024
Secret Talents of the Stars
2008
The Magic Hour
The Magic Hour
1998
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
2021
Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts
Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts
2021
The Next Great American Band
The Next Great American Band
2007
Gone Country
Gone Country
2008
Where Are They Now?
1999
The Masked Singer
The Masked Singer
2019
The Oscars
The Oscars
1953
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
1975
MTV Video Music Awards
MTV Video Music Awards
1984
The Grammys
The Grammys
1959
Lotería Loca
Lotería Loca
2023
The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
Jonathan & Jesus
Jonathan & Jesus
2024
The Fran Drescher Show
The Fran Drescher Show
2010
The Upshaws
The Upshaws
2021
The Wheel
The Wheel
2022
VH1 Divas
VH1 Divas
1998
V.I.P.
V.I.P.
1998
Desus & Mero
Desus & Mero
2019
Bottomless Brunch at Colman's
Bottomless Brunch at Colman's
2020
Sherri
Sherri
2022
The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show
2022
Women Who Rock
Women Who Rock
2022
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
Soundbreaking
Soundbreaking
2016
Steve
Steve
2017
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015