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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".

Known for

Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris
Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris
2025 • Self
FireAid Benefit Concert
FireAid Benefit Concert
2025 • Self
American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special
2024 • Self
Nobody Dumps My Daughter
Nobody Dumps My Daughter
2024 • Anna
The Greatest Night in Pop
The Greatest Night in Pop
2024 • Self
Yearly Departed
Yearly Departed
2021 • Self
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
2021 • Self - Musician
Prince: Live At Paisley Park - December 31, 1987
Prince: Live At Paisley Park - December 31, 1987
2020 • Self

Full filmography

The Minnesota Sound
The Minnesota Sound
2019 • Self (archive footage)
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Chasing Papi
Chasing Papi
2003 • Latin Festival Band Member
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Women in Rock
Women in Rock
1986 • Self (archive footage)
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Krush Groove
Krush Groove
1985 • Sheila E.
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Sheila E. – Biography, Known For & Filmography