Sheila E.
Sheila E. Sheila E. in 1985 Background information Birth name Sheila Escovedo Born (1957-12-12) December 12, 1957 (age 57) Origin Oakland, California, United States Genres Pop, funk, Latin jazz, jazz fusion, rock Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, actress, percussionist, drummer Instruments Vocals, drums, percussion, bass Years active 1976–present Labels Warner Bros., Paisley Park, Concord Associated acts Prince, Sy Smith, Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, George Duke Website Sheila E.com Sheila Escovedo (born December 12, 1957), known by her stage name Sheila E., is an American singer, drummer, and percussionist whose notable collaborators include Prince, Billy Cobham, Lionel Richie, George Duke, Ringo Starr, Gloria Estefan, Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé, Hans Zimmer and Kanye West.