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The Queen of Percussion Sheila E. | |
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 Sheila E. performing in 2014 | |
| Born | Sheila Cecilia Escovedo December 12, 1957[1][2] Oakland, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1976–present |
| Father | Pete Escovedo |
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| Website | sheilae |
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.
- ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Sheila E. Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
- ^ Saner, Emine (September 11, 2020). "Sheila E: 'I'm mad that Prince isn't here any more'". The Guardian. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
- ^ 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.
- ^ The Queen of Percussion, Grammy nominated Sheila E. will wow at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Sunday, June 1. Hamlet Hub. Retrieved December 10, 2016