Guide Note: Sheila E is an American musician and actress who is widely known for her incredible talent playing the drums. She is the daughter of famed percussionist Pete Escovedo, and the niece of Alejandro Escovedo from the punk Rock group The Nuns. Her heritage is Mexican, African American and Creole. She began playing the drums at age 3 and has been playing ever since. She has played with such notables as Alphonso Johnson, George Duke, Lionel Richie and Marvin Gaye to name a few. She met Prince during the early 80's after he had seen her perform with her fathers band. The two eventually joined together during the Purple Rain recording sessions. Today, she is active in many different ventures including being a business partner of former The Brides of Funkenstein's Lynn Mabry. Together they formed The Elevate Hope Foundation for abused children.

Fast Facts:

Full Name: Sheila Escovedo
Born: December 12, 1957
Origin: Oakland, California
Years Active: 1984-Present
In 1998, was Leader of the house band on the TV show The Magic Hour with Magic Johnson
Rumored to be biological Aunt of Nicole Richie
Record Label: Concord Music Group
Discography

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Entertainment | Music | Pop Music | Funk | R&B

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Article: Sheila E: Playing to the Heartbeat of God (May 25, 2002)
Album Review: Romance 1600 | Buy
Video: "Glamorous Life" (Time: 3:44)

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Rolling Stone: Sheila E. Unites Prince Bands (July 25, 2003)

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Rocking the 80's: "Sheila E. - The Glamorous Life" (January 9, 2008)
Lost in the 80's: Prince Protege Week - Sheila E. <small.(February 04, 2007)</small>
BuddyTV: "Conference Call with Sheila E" (November 28, 2007)
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Rainy Day Jams: Romance 1600 - Sheila E (July 8, 2007)

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