Sheila E.

Sheila Escovedo! In our world there are very little women who takes a stick and sits down to a drum. Sheila E. is the world best female drummer. Little have reaches this level of drumming! Sheila Escovedo was born December 12, 1957, better known as "Sheila E.", he got his fame playing for Prince, who scored major hits with "A Glamorous Life" and "Love Bizarre." She sings, plays drums, and violin. During the ''Sign 'O' the Times'' and ''Lovesexy'' period of Prince's career, she played as his drummer and musical director in his highly regarded backup band. Sheila E. is the daughter of percussionist Pete Escovedo, with whom she frequently performs. She made her debut as a percussionist with jazz pianist George Duke. She had also performed with famous singers like Lionel Richie, Marvin Gaye, Herbie Hancock, and Diana Ross before perfoming for Prince. He started first playing when he was 15 year old, in 1983 started his solo carrier, he recorded two solo abums, this was when Prince deiscoverd her, Prince help Sheila to achive his contract asignmant with Warnes Bros. He performed with Prince for several year, they achived many US Top. Through the year Sheila made many records on her own, and with other bands. Today he tours with Ringo Starr's All Star Band, touring around America and the world.


Some links:
Sheila E. Official Website
Sheila E. at Wikipedia