Sheila E.
Female
December 11, 1957
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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Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
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The Greatest Night in Pop
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Soundbreaking
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Jonathan & Jesus
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Prince and the Revolution: Live
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We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
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Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
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Movie2012United StatesCredit: Musician
Finding the Funk
6.9
Movie2014United StatesCharacter: HerselfCredit: Acting
The Boss Baby
6.3
Movie2017United StatesCredit: Musician
Ladies of Soul - Live At The Ziggodome 2015
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Movie2015NederlandCharacter: herselfCredit: Acting
Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation
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Movie2005United StatesCharacter: SelfCredit: Acting
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band: Tour 2003
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Movie2004United StatesCharacter: SelfCredit: Acting
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band Live 2006
6.9
Movie2008United StatesCharacter: SelfCredit: Acting
Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers
6.6
Movie2018United StatesCharacter: HerselfCredit: Acting
Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
6.9
Movie2020United StatesCharacter: SelfCredit: Acting
Prince: Live At Paisley Park - December 31, 1987
6.9
Movie2020United StatesCharacter: SelfCredit: Acting
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
7.8
Movie2021United StatesCharacter: Self - MusicianCredit: Acting
On Drums... Stewart Copeland!
6.9
Movie2019UKCharacter: SelfCredit: Acting
Yearly Departed
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Movie2021United StatesCharacter: SelfCredit: Acting
The Minnesota Sound
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Movie2019United StatesCharacter: Self (archive footage)Credit: Acting
The Greatest Night in Pop
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Movie2024United StatesUKCharacter: SelfCredit: Acting
Nobody Dumps My Daughter
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Movie2024United StatesCharacter: AnnaCredit: Acting
American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special
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Movie2024United StatesCharacter: SelfCredit: Acting
FireAid Benefit Concert
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Movie2025United StatesCharacter: SelfCredit: Acting
Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris
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Movie2025United StatesCharacter: SelfCredit: Acting
Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear
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Movie2026United StatesCharacter: SelfCredit: Acting