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".
Known For
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
Musician
The Boss Baby
Musician
The Greatest Night in Pop
Self
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
Self - Musician
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
Club Singer
Chasing Papi
Latin Festival Band Member
Prince: Sign 'o' the Times
Self
Prince and the Revolution: Live
Percussion
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Filmography
Acting (61)
Movies (35)
FireAid Benefit Concert
2025as Self
Christina Aguilera - Christmas in Paris
2025as Self
The Greatest Night in Pop
2024as Self
Nobody Dumps My Daughter
2024as Anna
American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special
2024as Self
Yearly Departed
2021as Self
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
2021as Self - Musician
Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
2020as Self
Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Show
2020as Self - Performer
Prince: Live At Paisley Park - December 31, 1987
2020as Self
On Drums... Stewart Copeland!
2019as Self
The Minnesota Sound
2019as Self (archive footage)
Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers
2018as Herself
Ladies of Soul - Live At The Ziggodome 2015
2015as herself
Finding the Funk
2014as Herself
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band Live 2006
2008as Self
Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation
2005as Self
VH1 Divas 2004
2004as Self
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band: Tour 2003
2004as Self
Prince: Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas
2003as Percussion
Chasing Papi
2003as Latin Festival Band Member
Explosão de Adoração: Aline Barros In Korea Ao Vivo
2002
Babyface: MTV Unplugged NYC 1997
1997as Self - Percussion
For Our Children
1993as Self
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
1990as Club Singer
Prince - Lovesexy Live
1988as Drums
Prince: Sign 'o' the Times
1987as Self
Prince - 4 Those Of U On Valium
1987
Sheila E.: Live Romance 1600
1986
Women in Rock
1986as Self (archive footage)
Prince and the Revolution: Parade LIVE
1986
Krush Groove
1985as Sheila E.
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
1985as Self
Prince and the Revolution: Live
1985as Percussion
Preview: George Duke
1971as Self
Television (26)
Jonathan & Jesus
2024as Self
Lotería Loca
2023as Self - Bandleader
The Jennifer Hudson Show
2022as Self
Sherri
2022as Self - Guest
The Wheel
2022as Self - Expert
Women Who Rock
2022as Self
The Upshaws
2021as Dreux
Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts
2021as Self
Bottomless Brunch at Colman's
2020as Self
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019as Self
The Masked Singer
2019as Self - Performer
Desus & Mero
2019as Self
Soundbreaking
2016as Self
The Fran Drescher Show
2010
Gone Country
2008as Self
Secret Talents of the Stars
2008
The Next Great American Band
2007
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003as Self - Musical Guest
Where Are They Now?
1999as Self
V.I.P.
1998as Self
The Magic Hour
1998as Self - Bandleader
VH1 Divas
1998as Self -Performer
MTV Video Music Awards
1984as Self
Saturday Night Live
1975as Self - Musical Guest
The Grammys
1959as Self
The Oscars
1953as Self
Crew (2)
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