Sheila E.

Sheila E.

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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2025

FireAid Benefit Concert
FireAid Benefit Concert
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/30/2025
Christina Aguilera - Christmas in Paris
Christina Aguilera - Christmas in Paris
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/14/2025

2024

The Greatest Night in Pop
The Greatest Night in Pop
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/19/2024
Nobody Dumps My Daughter
Nobody Dumps My Daughter
as Anna
Movie - Released: 9/12/2024
Movie
American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/6/2024
Jonathan & Jesus
Jonathan & Jesus
as Self
TV - Released: 1/4/2024

2023

Lotería Loca
Lotería Loca
as Self - Bandleader
TV - Released: 10/2/2023

2022

The Wheel
The Wheel
as Self - Expert
TV - Released: 12/19/2022
Sherri
Sherri
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 9/12/2022
The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show
as Self
TV - Released: 9/12/2022
Women Who Rock
Women Who Rock
as Self
TV - Released: 7/10/2022

2021

Yearly Departed
Yearly Departed
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/23/2021
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
as Self - Musician
Movie - Released: 7/2/2021
Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts
Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts
as Self
TV - Released: 7/28/2021
The Upshaws
The Upshaws
as Dreux
TV - Released: 5/12/2021

2020

Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/21/2020
Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Show
Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Show
as Self - Performer
Movie - Released: 7/7/2020
Prince: Live At Paisley Park - December 31, 1987
Prince: Live At Paisley Park - December 31, 1987
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/25/2020
Bottomless Brunch at Colman's
Bottomless Brunch at Colman's
as Self
TV - Released: 5/3/2020

2019

Movie
On Drums... Stewart Copeland!
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/13/2019
The Minnesota Sound
The Minnesota Sound
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 4/18/2019
The Masked Singer
The Masked Singer
as Self - Performer
TV - Released: 1/2/2019
The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
as Self
TV - Released: 9/9/2019
Desus & Mero
Desus & Mero
as Self
TV - Released: 2/21/2019

2018

Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers
Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers
as Herself
Movie - Released: 2/6/2018

2015

Movie
Ladies of Soul - Live At The Ziggodome 2015
as herself
Movie - Released: 4/10/2015

2014

Finding the Funk
Finding the Funk
as Herself
Movie - Released: 1/31/2014

2010

The Fran Drescher Show
The Fran Drescher Show
TV - Released: 11/26/2010

2008

Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band Live 2006
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band Live 2006
as Self
Movie - Released: 7/8/2008
TV
Secret Talents of the Stars
TV - Released: 4/8/2008
Gone Country
Gone Country
as Self
TV - Released: 1/25/2008

2007

The Next Great American Band
The Next Great American Band
TV - Released: 10/19/2007

2004

VH1 Divas 2004
VH1 Divas 2004
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/18/2004
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band: Tour 2003
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band: Tour 2003
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/21/2004

2003

Prince: Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas
Prince: Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas
as Percussion
Movie - Released: 8/19/2003
Chasing Papi
Chasing Papi
as Latin Festival Band Member
Movie - Released: 4/16/2003

1999

Where Are They Now?
Where Are They Now?
as Self
TV - Released: 6/7/1999

1998

The Magic Hour
The Magic Hour
as Self - Bandleader
TV - Released: 6/8/1998
VH1 Divas
VH1 Divas
as Self -Performer
TV - Released: 4/14/1998
V.I.P.
V.I.P.
as Self
TV - Released: 9/26/1998

1997

Babyface: MTV Unplugged NYC 1997
Babyface: MTV Unplugged NYC 1997
as Percussion
Movie - Released: 11/25/1997

1993

For Our Children
For Our Children
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/16/1993

1990

The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
as Club Singer
Movie - Released: 7/11/1990

1988

Prince: Lovesexy Live
Prince: Lovesexy Live
as Drums
Movie - Released: 9/9/1988

1987

Prince: Sign 'o' the Times
Prince: Sign 'o' the Times
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/20/1987
Prince - 4 Those Of U On Valium
Prince - 4 Those Of U On Valium
Movie - Released: 3/21/1987

1986

Sheila E.: Live Romance 1600
Sheila E.: Live Romance 1600
Movie - Released: 3/8/1986
Prince and the Revolution: Parade LIVE
Prince and the Revolution: Parade LIVE
Movie - Released: 6/7/1986
Women in Rock
Women in Rock
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 1/1/1986

1985

Krush Groove
Krush Groove
as Sheila E.
Movie - Released: 10/25/1985
Prince and the Revolution: Live
Prince and the Revolution: Live
as Percussion
Movie - Released: 3/29/1985
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/28/1985

1984

MTV Video Music Awards
MTV Video Music Awards
as Self
TV - Released: 9/14/1984

1975

Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Musical Guest
TV - Released: 10/11/1975

1971

Preview: George Duke
Preview: George Duke
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/1971

1959

The Grammys
The Grammys
as Self
TV - Released: 11/29/1959

1953

The Oscars
The Oscars
as Self
TV - Released: 3/19/1953