Sheila E.

Personal Info

Know For

Acting

Gender

Female

Birthday

1957-12-12 (69 years old)

Place of Birth

Oakland, California, USA

Sheila E.

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".

Acting

1985

Krush Groove

as Sheila E.

2021

2019

The Minnesota Sound

as Self (archive footage)

2003

Chasing Papi

as Latin Festival Band Member

1993

2014

2004

2020

1986

Women in Rock

as Self (archive footage)

1997

Production

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