
Sheila E.
Actress
Born: December 12, 1957 (68 years old)
Place of birth: Oakland, California, USA
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".
Filmography (19)
- Prince and the Revolution: Live (1985, ★ 8.9)
- We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song (1985, ★ 8.5)
- Prince: Sign 'o' the Times (1987, ★ 7.3)
- Prince: Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas (2003, ★ 7.4)
- Prince - Lovesexy Live (1988, ★ 8.1)
- The Greatest Night in Pop (2024, ★ 7.8)
- Finding the Funk (2014, ★ 7.2)
- Prince: Live At Paisley Park - December 31, 1987 (2020, ★ 8.1)
- Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021, ★ 7.6)
- The Upshaws (2021, ★ 7.6)
- Soundbreaking (2016, ★ 7.8)
- The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990, ★ 6.1)
- Krush Groove (1985, ★ 6.3)
- Chasing Papi (2003, ★ 6.8)
- Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers (2018, ★ 6.3)
- Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012, ★ 6.6)
- The Boss Baby (2017, ★ 6.5)
- V.I.P. (1998, ★ 5.3)
- Yearly Departed (2021, ★ 3.3)