| First Name |
Sheila
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| Middle Name |
Cecelia
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| Last Name |
Escovedo
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| Full Name at Birth |
Sheila Cecelia Escovedo
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| Alternative Name |
Sheila E., Sheila Escovedo, Sheila Cecelia Escovedo, The Queen of Percussion
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| Birthday |
12th December, 1957
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| Birthplace |
Oakland, California, USA
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| Height |
5' 4" (163 cm)
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| Weight |
114lbs (52 kg)
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| Build |
Slim
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| Eye Color |
Black
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius
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| Sexuality |
DISPUTED
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| Ethnicity |
Multiracial
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, author, actress
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| Occupation |
Percussionist
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| Claim to Fame |
her long association and notable collaborations with the late funk-rock icon Prince, in addition to having scored major hits with "The Glamorous Life" and "A Love Bizarre" and collaborated with various other artists, including Beyoncé on her debut solo single "Work It Out" (2002)
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Latin Jazz, Rock, Jazz Fusion, R&B, Pop, Soul, Pop Rock, Funk, Latin Pop, Minneapolis sound, Latin
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| Music Genre |
R&B, Percussion
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| Year(s) Active |
1976–present, Musical career, 1976–present
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| Music Style |
Dance-Pop, Pop/Rock, Urban, Contemporary Pop/Rock
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| Music Mood |
Party/Celebratory, Sophisticated, Stylish, Exuberant, Amiable/Good-Natured, Sensual, Playful, Earnest, Theatrical, Reflective
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| Instrument |
Percussion, Drums, Vocals
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| Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Percussion, Drums, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Guitar, Bass
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| Record Label |
Warner Bros., Paisley Park, Concord, Stiletto Flats Music
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| Associated Acts |
Prince, Sy Smith, Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, George Duke, The E. Family, Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, Namie Amuro, Beyonce
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| Official Websites |
www.sheilae.com/, www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Sheila_E.html, www.last.fm/music/Sheila+E., www.discogs.com/artist/Sheila+E., www.allmusic.com/artist/sheila-e-mn0000019953, www.facebook.com/SheilaEFanpage, www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-VZ1WSu-5Y, prince.org › Forums › Prince: Music and More, www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20100481,00.html, twitter.com/SheilaEdrummer, soulmusingscorner.wordpress.com/.../unsung-the-story-of-sheila-e/, www.music.yahoo.com/sheila-e/photos/, http://www.sheilae.com/, http://www.sheilae.com, http://sheilae.com, www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/1014213-sheila_e/, www.allmovie.com/artist/sheila-e-p20933
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| Father |
Pete Escovedo
|
| Mother |
Juanita (Gardere)
|
Sheila Cecilia Escovedo (born December 12, 1957), known under the stage name Sheila E., is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actress. Regarded as one of the greatest percussionists of her generation, she is a multi-instrumentalist known for playing drums and percussion. She is sometimes referred to as the "Queen of Percussion". Her music incorporates a wide variety of styles, including R&B, funk, jazz, pop, synth-pop, latin pop, and salsa.
