Sheila E.
Acting
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
2025FireAid Benefit Concert
Self
2025Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris
Self
2024The Greatest Night in Pop
Self
2024Nobody Dumps My Daughter
Anna
2021Yearly Departed
Self
2021Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
Self - Musician
2020Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
Self
2020Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Show
Self - Performer
2020Prince: Live At Paisley Park - December 31, 1987
Self
2019The Minnesota Sound
Self (archive footage)
2018Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers
Herself
2014Finding the Funk
Herself
2008Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band Live 2006
Self
2005Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation
Self
2004VH1 Divas 2004
Self
2004Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band: Tour 2003
Self
2003Prince: Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas
Percussion
2003Chasing Papi
Latin Festival Band Member
2002Explosão de Adoração: Aline Barros In Korea Ao Vivo
1997Babyface: MTV Unplugged NYC 1997
Self - Percussion
1993For Our Children
Self
1990The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
Club Singer
1988Prince - Lovesexy Live
Drums
1987Prince: Sign 'o' the Times
Self