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".
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Known For
FireAid Benefit Concert
Self
2025
American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special
Self
2024
Nobody Dumps My Daughter
Anna
2024
The Greatest Night in Pop
Self
2024
Jonathan & Jesus
Self · (4 episodes)
2024
Lotería Loca
Self - Bandleader · (6 episodes)
2023
The Wheel
Self - Expert · (1 episode)
2022
Sherri
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
2022
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Self · (1 episode)
2022
Yearly Departed
Self
2021
Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts
Self · (1 episode)
2021
The Upshaws
Dreux · (1 episode)
2021
Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Show
Self - Performer
2020
Bottomless Brunch at Colman's
Self · (1 episode)
2020
Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
Self
2020
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self · (2 episodes)
2019
The Minnesota Sound
Self (archive footage)
2019
Desus & Mero
Self · (1 episode)
2019
On Drums... Stewart Copeland!
Self
2019
The Masked Singer
Self - Performer · (1 episode)
2019
Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers
Herself
2018
Ladies of Soul - Live At The Ziggodome 2015
herself
2015
Finding the Funk
Herself
2014
The Fran Drescher Show
(1 episode)
2010
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band Live 2006
Self
2008
Secret Talents of the Stars
(2 episodes)
2008
Gone Country
Self · (6 episodes)
2008
The Next Great American Band
(10 episodes)
2007
Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation
Self
2005
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band: Tour 2003
Self
2004
VH1 Divas 2004
Self
2004
Prince: Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas
Percussion
2003
Chasing Papi
Latin Festival Band Member
2003
Where Are They Now?
Self · (2 episodes)
1999
V.I.P.
Self · (1 episode)
1998
The Magic Hour
Self - Bandleader · (12 episodes)
1998
VH1 Divas
Self -Performer · (1 episode)
1998
For Our Children
Self
1993
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
Club Singer
1990
Prince: Lovesexy Live
Drums
1988
Prince: Live At Paisley Park - December 31, 1987
Self
1987
Prince: Sign O' the Times
Self
1987
Prince - 4 Those Of U On Valium
1987
Prince and the Revolution: Parade LIVE
1986
Sheila E.: Live Romance 1600
1986
Women in Rock
Self (archive footage)
1986
Krush Groove
Sheila E.
1985
Prince and the Revolution: Live
Percussion
1985
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
Self
1985
MTV Video Music Awards
Self · (1 episode)
1984
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest · (1 episode)
1975
The Grammys
Self · (2 episodes)
1959
The Oscars
Self · (1 episode)
1953