Sheila E.
Known for ActingBorn 1957-12-12Oakland, California, USA
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
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
1990 · as Club Singer
The Greatest Night in Pop
2024 · as Self
Chasing Papi
2003 · as Latin Festival Band Member
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
2021 · as Self - Musician
Krush Groove
1985 · as Sheila E.
For Our Children
1993 · as Self
Women in Rock
1986 · as Self (archive footage)
Yearly Departed
2021 · as Self
Nobody Dumps My Daughter
2024 · as Anna
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
1985 · as Self
Prince: Sign 'o' the Times
1987 · as Self
Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris
2025 · as Self
Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers
2018 · as Herself
FireAid Benefit Concert
2025 · as Self
American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special
2024 · as Self
VH1 Divas 2004
2004 · as Self
On Drums... Stewart Copeland!
2019 · as Self
Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
2020 · as Self