Sheila E.

The Queen of Percussion
Sheila E.
Sheila E. performing in 2014
Born
Sheila Cecilia Escovedo

(1957-12-12) December 12, 1957 (age 66)[1][2]
Oakland, California, U.S.
Occupations
  • Singer
  • musician
Years active1976–present
FatherPete Escovedo
Relatives
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • drums
  • percussion
Labels
Websitesheilae.com

Sheila Cecilia Escovedo[3] (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 collaborating with Prince and launched a solo career, starting with the release of her debut album in 1984, which included her biggest hit "The Glamorous Life". She also saw a hit with the 1985 single "A Love Bizarre". She is sometimes referred to as the "Queen of Percussion".[4] In 2021, she received a Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

  1. ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Sheila E. Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
  2. ^ Saner, Emine (September 11, 2020). "Sheila E: 'I'm mad that Prince isn't here any more'". The Guardian. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
  3. ^ Sheila E.; Wendy Holden (June 23, 2015). The Beat Of My Own Drum: A Memoir. Atria Books. p. 11. ISBN 978-1-4767-1496-7. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  4. ^ The Queen of Percussion, Grammy nominated Sheila E. will wow at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Sunday, June 1. Hamlet Hub. Retrieved December 10, 2016