Sheila E.

Quick Facts

Full Name	Sheila E.
Occupation	Pop Singer
Date Of Birth	Dec 12, 1957(1957-12-12)
Age	67
Birthplace	Oakland
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Sheila E. Biography

Sheila E. is one of the most popular and richest Pop Singer who was born on December 12, 1957 in Oakland, California, United States. A drummer and singer who collaborated together with Singer and drummer who worked with Prince on the hit “The Glamorous Life” and who has collaborated with various other artists, including Beyoncé on “Work It Out.” in the smash hit “The Glamorous Life” and who has collaborated with many other artists including Beyonce for “Work It Out.”

She is perhaps best known for her collaboration together with She might be best known for her work with Ringo Starr, playing with his band for three years in the early 2000s. who was in his group for three years in the mid- 2000s.

Sheila made her recording debut with jazz bassist Alphonso Johnson on “Yesterday’s Dream” in 1976. By her early 20s, she had already played with George Duke, Lionel Richie, Marvin Gaye, Herbie Hancock, and Diana Ross. In 1977, she joined The George Duke Band. She appeared on several of Duke’s albums including: “Don’t Let Go” (1978)”, “Follow the Rainbow” (1979), “Master of the Game” (1979), “A Brazilian Love Affair” (1980). Along with appearing on Duke’s “Don’t Let Go” in 1978, Escovedo and her father released “Happy Together” that year on Fantasy Records, sharing billing as Pete and Sheila Escovedo. In 1980, she appeared on the pivotal Herbie Hancock album “Monster”. In 1983, she joined Marvin Gaye’s final tour Midnight Love Tour as one of his percussionists.

Prince met Sheila E. at a concert in 1978, when she was performing with her father. After the show he met her and told her that he and his bassist Andre Cymone “were just fighting about which one of us would be the first to be your husband.” He also vowed that one day she would join his band. The two would eventually join forces during the Purple Rain recording sessions. She provided vocals on the B-side to “Let’s Go Crazy”, “Erotic City” in 1984. Though taken under Prince’s wing, she proved to be a successful artist in her own right.

The couple she was born to were Juanita Gardere an employee in a dairy factory along with Pete Escovedio, a percussionist. She was romantically associated with She was born to Juanita Gardere, a dairy factory worker, and Pete Escovedio, a percussionist. She has been romantically linked to Prince and Carlos Santana. as well as Carlos Santana.

Sheila E. Net Worth

Sheila E. is one of the richest Pop Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Sheila E. 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

A. Latin singer Tito Puente was her godfather. The first track she sang on was the single from 1976 “Yesterday’s Dream” by Alphonso Johnson..

Her work has been alongside George Duke.

Sheila Cecelia Escovedo (born December 12, 1957), better known under the stage name Sheila E., is an American percussionist, singer, author, and actress. She began her career in the mid-1970s as a percussionist and singer for The George Duke Band. After leaving the group in 1983, Sheila began a successful solo career, starting with her critically acclaimed debut album, which included the career-defining song, “The Glamorous Life”. She became a mainstream solo star in 1985 following the success of the singles, “The Belle of St. Mark”, “Sister Fate”, and “A Love Bizarre” with the last becoming one of her signature songs. She is commonly referred to as The Queen of Percussion.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Sheila E. height 5 ft 3 in Sheila weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Sheila E. Dating?

According to our records, Sheila E. is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Sheila E.’s is not dating anyone.

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Sheila E. has performed three stints as one of the member “All-Starrs” of Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, in 2001, 2003, and 2006. Her drum “duets” with Starr are a moment of comic relief in the show, where they play the same parts but he quickly falls behind, shrugs and smiles as she takes off on an extended percussion solo. Says Sheila E.: “Ringo truly is one of the greatest rock n’ roll drummers in the history of music. He enjoys the joke!”

Facts & Trivia

Sheila Ranked on the list of most popular Pop Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Sheila E. celebrates birthday on December 12 of every year.

Sheila also performed at Prince’s One Nite Alone… Live! concert, Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas in 2003, 36th NAACP Image Awards in 2005, and on the Good Morning show in June 2006. In 2005, Sheila E. was a surprise guest orchestrating a band, in Amerie’s “1 Thing” performances for The Lady Of Soul & World Music Awards.

Top Facts about Sheila E.

1. Sheila E. is an American singer and percussionist born in 1957.
2. She has collaborated with Prince, Ringo Starr, and Beyoncé.
3. Sheila E.’s hit songs include “The Glamorous Life” and “A Love Bizarre.”
4. She was the first female drummer to perform on The Academy Awards.
5. Sheila E.’s father is Latin jazz legend Pete Escovedo.
6. She has released over 10 studio albums throughout her career.
7. In addition to music, she is also a philanthropist and activist.
8. Sheila E.’s net worth is estimated at $12 million USD.
9. She was inducted into the Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame in 2014.
10. Sheila E.’s music blends elements of funk, R&B, pop, and Latin jazz genres.

Who was Sheila E to Prince?

Sheila E. joined Prince’s backing band as their romance grew, and as she recalled in a 2016 Billboard interview, they became briefly engaged after Prince proposed in 1987. However, by the 1988-89 Lovesexy Tour their relationship fractured, and Sheila E. subsequently left Prince and the band once it came to a close.

Did Sheila E ever marry?

Sheila E. admitted that she and Prince “couldn’t resist each other,” adding he’d once proposed to her while they were performing a show together.

Who is Sheila E father?

Pete Escovedo

What was Sheila E famous for?

Musician Sheila Escovedo, better known as Sheila E., came to prominence in the 1980s as a percussionist, R &B singer, and songwriter. As a solo act and musician/musical director, Sheila E. has worked with dozens of legends in American pop music and is sometimes referred to as the Queen of Percussion.

Did Prince have any kids?

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