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Sheila E.

Sheila E.

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".

Born

Dec 12, 1957

Oakland, California, USA

Known For

Acting

Movies

35 acting

2 crew

Popularity

0.5

Known For

The Greatest Night in Pop
★ 7.8
Chasing Papi
Chasing Papi
2003 as Latin Festival Band Member
★ 6.8
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
1990 as Club Singer
★ 6.1
Krush Groove
Krush Groove
1985 as Sheila E.
★ 6.3
FireAid Benefit Concert
FireAid Benefit Concert
2025 as Self
★ 8.7
Prince: Sign 'o' the Times
★ 7.4
Women in Rock
Women in Rock
1986 as Self (archive footage)
★ 7.0
Nobody Dumps My Daughter
★ 3.8
For Our Children
For Our Children
1993 as Self
★ 7.7
Prince and the Revolution: Live
Prince and the Revolution: Live
1985 as Percussion
★ 8.8
Finding the Funk
Finding the Funk
2014 as Herself
★ 7.2
movie
★ 8.0
Prince: Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas
★ 7.6
Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Show
Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Show
2020 as Self - Performer
Yearly Departed
Yearly Departed
2021 as Self
★ 3.3
Prince - Lovesexy Live
Prince - Lovesexy Live
1988 as Drums
★ 8.1
Preview: George Duke
Preview: George Duke
1971 as Self
VH1 Divas 2004
VH1 Divas 2004
2004 as Self
★ 9.0
Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers
★ 6.3
The Minnesota Sound
The Minnesota Sound
2019 as Self (archive footage)
Babyface: MTV Unplugged NYC 1997
Babyface: MTV Unplugged NYC 1997
1997 as Self - Percussion