Sheila E.
Biography
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".
Filmography
Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear
2026
as Self
Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris
2025
as Self
FireAid Benefit Concert
2025
as Self
- No poster
American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special
2024
as Self
Nobody Dumps My Daughter
2024
as Anna
The Greatest Night in Pop
2024
as Self
Yearly Departed
2021
as Self
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
2021
as Self - Musician
Prince: Live At Paisley Park - December 31, 1987
2020
as Self
Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Show
2020
as Self - Performer
Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
2020
as Self
The Minnesota Sound
2019
as Self (archive footage)
- No poster
On Drums... Stewart Copeland!
2019
as Self
Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers
2018
as Herself
- No poster
Ladies of Soul - Live At The Ziggodome 2015
2015
as herself
Finding the Funk
2014
as Herself
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band Live 2006
2008
as Self
Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation
2005
as Self
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band: Tour 2003
2004
as Self
VH1 Divas 2004
2004
as Self
Prince: Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas
2003
as Percussion
Chasing Papi
2003
as Latin Festival Band Member
Explosão de Adoração: Aline Barros In Korea Ao Vivo
2002
Babyface: MTV Unplugged NYC 1997
1997
as Self - Percussion