Sheila E

[late8]

Sheila E



Drummer: Sheila Escovedo
Main Style: Pop, Latin Fusion
Main Band: E-Train
Brief Summary: Sheila Escovedo was born into a musical family. The eldest child of Pete and Juanita Escovedo (she has two brothers, Juan and Peter Michael, and one sister, Zina), she started playing with the family instruments at the age of 3. From age 17, Sheila has recorded and toured extensively with renowned artists such as Babyface, Billy Cobham, Natalie Cole, George Duke, Pete Escovedo, Gloria Estefan, Marvin Gaye, Herbie Hanc_o_c_k, Stevie Nicks, Patti LaBelle, Cyndi Lauper, Prince, Lionel Richie, Diana Ross, Ringo Starr, Tito Puente, Don Was, Stevie Wonder and countless others.

Other Facts: In 1983, Sheila caught the attention of Prince and changed her name to "Sheila E.," and Prince helped her record her first solo album, "The Glamorous Life." The first single from the album, "The Glamorous Life," written, performed, and directed by Sheila E., was released in the spring of 1984 and earned popular and critical acclaim.

[DrumRookie]

"Sheila E. Ladies and gentlemen!" - From Dave Letterman
When I first saw her play, it was on drum solo week number 1 on the Dave Letterman show. She has some really sweet grooves, and I like the way the crashes are positioned!
And I don't know how she does it, but when I saw her on drum solo week, she was drumming with these huge high-heel things..

[Olimpass]

[late8]

"Sheila E. Ladies and gentlemen!" - From Dave Letterman
When I first saw her play, it was on drum solo week number 1 on the Dave Letterman show. She has some really sweet grooves, and I like the way the crashes are positioned!
And I don't know how she does it, but when I saw her on drum solo week, she was drumming with these huge high-heel things..

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[MR. G]

I really enjoyed this....always been fascinated by female drummers. She is one of the best I've seen. I didn't know you could actually hit cymbals THAT hard. ...referring to ending in late8's video. All throughout, Sheila looks like she is having so much fun. Really down to earth. Nice post. Thanks

[Russ]

Love her style, very ferocious and energetic. I like how she can go from almost not even playing, to faster than a speeding bullet, much like Chambers can. One of my favorite drummers, regardless of gender. Here she is back in the Prince days:

[VIbes]

I think her Father was a percussionist for Santana.

[Ricardo]

I got to see this lady play live with one of the RINGO'S ALL STARR tours.

She can most definitely kickass.

One great moment was immediately after her solo (which was jaw-dropping), Ringo came back out on stage and says, "I give her one lesson and look what happened !"

[Drumbledore]

I think her Father was a percussionist for Santana.

That's right, both Pete Escovedo, her father, and one uncle, Coke Escovedo (real name, Joseph Thomas Escovedo) were Santana's percussionists at one time.

Now, shall we play the "join the musical dots game" when it comes to the Escovedo family and famous drummers? Here we go, lol.

Apart from Sheila E, Pete is also the father to percussionist Peter Michael Escovedo (Wayne Brady Show, Mos Def, Stevie Nicks, etc) and another son, Juan, also is a percussionist. Sheila E also has another drumming cousin, René Escovedo. Pete and Coke Escovedo also had a Latin big band in the 70's called Azteca, which had a number of drummers play with them, such as jazz drummer Lenny White, (I think) Alex Acuña, and a very young Terry Bozzio (probably all of 17-18 at the time he joined). Azteca was also a starting point for Sheila E's career. And how's this? Peter Michael Escovedo is also the biological father of Nicole Richie, who was adopted by Lionel Richie when Peter Michael was briefly with him. Well...did you know Lionel Richie also plays drums?

Now, imagine a day when the whole family's out on a picnic....

"Sheila! Sheeeeeila! Did you bring the salsa?"
"Salsa? Ay yi yiiih, not only that, but I brought the samba, the cha-cha and the merengue."
"Merengue? As in lemon merengue pie?"
(laughter breaks out)
"Hey, cabron! Watch when you eating that salsa though, she made it muy picante, y'know?"
"Why? Does it have jalapenos in it, bro?"
"Noooo, even hotter....bongo chillies, man!"

Pete

[rickthedrummer]

Tremendous talent and the fact that she looks good doing it certainly doesn't hurt.

[longgun]

Love her style, very ferocious and energetic. I like how she can go from almost not even playing, to faster than a speeding bullet, much like Chambers can. One of my favorite drummers, regardless of gender. Here she is back in the Prince days:

Damn she's quick....and beautiful

[drummergirl1978]

I remember watching her on t.v.,singing and playing the timbales. She is incredible! IMO

[Drumminchick]

AH, I was hoping I'd find this thread on here...

One of my ultimate favorite percussionists of all time. She makes it look so easy... and damn, those high heels.

I play with no shoes. LOL