Born 1957 (age 68) · Oakland, California, USA
Appears in 63 titles

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

The Greatest Night in Pop
7.9
The Greatest Night in Pop
2024
as Self
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
6.1
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
1990
as Club Singer
Chasing Papi
6.8
Chasing Papi
2003
as Latin Festival Band Member
Prince: Sign 'o' the Times
7.4
Prince: Sign 'o' the Times
1987
as Self
Krush Groove
6.3
Krush Groove
1985
as Sheila E.
Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers
Prince and the Revolution: Live
8.8
Prince and the Revolution: Live
1985
as Percussion
Prince - Lovesexy Live
8.1
Prince - Lovesexy Live
1988
as Drums
Prince: Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas
Yearly Departed
3.3
Yearly Departed
2021
as Self
Finding the Funk
7.2
Finding the Funk
2014
as Herself
For Our Children
7.7
For Our Children
1993
as Self
Nobody Dumps My Daughter
3.8
Nobody Dumps My Daughter
2024
as Anna
FireAid Benefit Concert
8.7
FireAid Benefit Concert
2025
as Self
Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris