Sheila E.
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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
Credits
The Greatest Night in Pop (2024)
as Self
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990)
as Club Singer
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021)
as Self - Musician
Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear (2026)
as Self
Chasing Papi (2003)
as Latin Festival Band Member
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song (1985)
as Self
Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation (2005)
as Self
Nobody Dumps My Daughter (2024)
as Anna
Prince: Sign 'o' the Times (1987)
as Self
Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris (2025)
as Self
Yearly Departed (2021)
as Self
Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers (2018)
as Herself
American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special (2024)
as Self
Prince and the Revolution: Live (1985)
as Percussion
Krush Groove (1985)
as Sheila E.
On Drums... Stewart Copeland! (2019)
as Self
Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince (2020)
as Self
For Our Children (1993)
as Self
Women in Rock (1986)
as Self (archive footage)
Sheila E.: Live Romance 1600 (1986)
Actor
VH1 Divas 2004 (2004)
as Self
Prince: Live At Paisley Park - December 31, 1987 (2020)
as Self
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band Live 2006 (2008)
as Self
Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Show (2020)
as Self - Performer
FireAid Benefit Concert (2025)
as Self
Purple Rain MTV Premiere Party (—)
as Herself
Prince: Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas (2003)
as Percussion
Ladies of Soul - Live At The Ziggodome 2015 (2015)
as herself
Babyface: MTV Unplugged NYC 1997 (1997)
as Self - Percussion
Prince and the Revolution: Parade LIVE (1986)
Actor
Prince: 4 Those Of U On Valium (1987)
Actor
Finding the Funk (2014)
as Herself
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band: Tour 2003 (2004)
as Self
The Minnesota Sound (2019)
as Self (archive footage)
Explosão de Adoração: Aline Barros In Korea Ao Vivo (2002)
Actor
Prince: Lovesexy Live (1988)
as Drums
Preview: George Duke (1971)
as Self