Sheila E.

Acting

Sheila E.

Born 1957-12-12 · Oakland, California, USA

Sheila Escovedo (born December 12, 1957), known under the stage name Sheila E., is an American singer and drummer. She began her career in the mid-1970s as a percussionist for the George Duke Band. After separating from the group in 1983, Sheila began a solo career, starting with the release of her debut album in 1984, which included her biggest hit song, "The Glamorous Life". She also saw a hit with the single "A Love Bizarre". She is sometimes referred to as the "Queen of Percussion".

Acting credits

The Greatest Night in Pop poster
7.9

On a January night in 1985, music's biggest stars gathered to record "We Are the World." This documentary goes behind the scenes of the historic event.

The Greatest Night in Pop

2024

Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear poster
8.3

After surviving a devastating plane crash that nearly took his life, legendary and electrifying drummer Travis Barker embarks on a raw and redemptive journey in this intimate portrait of the man behind the tattoos who transformed pain into power.

Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear

2026

We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song poster
8.3

We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song is a documentary which examines how the song was written, how producer Quincy Jones and songwriters Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie persuaded some of the most popular performers in America to donate their services to the project, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the marathon recording session that produced the single.

We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song

1985

Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) poster
7.6

During the same summer as Woodstock, over 300,000 people attended the Harlem Cultural Festival, celebrating African American music and culture, and promoting Black pride and unity. The footage from the festival sat in a basement, unseen for over 50 years, keeping this incredible event in America's history lost — until now.

Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

2021

Prince: Sign 'o' the Times poster
7.5

In 1987, to capitalize on his growing success in Europe, Prince toured extensively to promote the album of the same name and sales increased accordingly. However, the United States remained resistant to his latest album, and sales began to drop; it was at this point that Prince decided to film a live concert promoting the new material, for eventual distribution to theaters in America. Featuring the band that accompanied Prince on his 1987 Sign o' the Times Tour, including dancer Cat Glover, keyboardist Boni Boyer, bassist Levi Seacer, Jr., guitarist Miko Weaver, drummer Sheila E. and former member of The Revolution keyboardist Dr. Fink, the film sees the group perform live on stage (although "U Got the Look" is represented by its promotional music video).

Prince: Sign 'o' the Times

1987

The Adventures of Ford Fairlane poster
6.1

To the Los Angeles elite, Ford Fairlane is known as "Mr. Rock 'n' Roll Detective." This loudmouthed ladies' man serves an exclusive rock star clientele, who depend on his keen eye and smug discretion. So when a heavy-metal musician dies mid-concert, Fairlane is on the case before the lights come up. But things turn shocking when radio personality Johnny Crunch hires Fairlane to find a missing groupie mere hours before he is electrocuted live on air.

The Adventures of Ford Fairlane

1990

Yearly Departed poster
3.3

A comedy special that tackles some of 2021's highlights that people probably want to forget about.

Yearly Departed

2021

Krush Groove poster
6.4

Russell Walker is a young, successful manager of rap performers, handling acts for the Krush Groove label, including Run-DMC and The Fat Boys. When Run-D.M.C. has a hit record and Russell needs more money to press more copies, he borrows it from a street hustler and soon regrets his decision.

Krush Groove

1985

Chasing Papi poster
6.7

Playboy Thomas Fuentes has so far been able to skate by in life on good looks and charm alone. But when his duplicitous relationships with three women -- impassioned waitress Cici, meticulous lawyer Lorena and bored socialite Patricia -- spiral out of control, he suffers a mental breakdown. His doctor recommends that he choose just one girlfriend -- but can he choose in time before they discover his deception?

Chasing Papi

2003

Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris poster
9.0

A dazzling live celebration marking the 25th anniversary of global superstar Christina Aguilera’s beloved holiday album My Kind of Christmas – culminating in an unforgettable visual spectacular; channeling fantasy, grandeur, and theatrical wonder.

Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris

2025

FireAid Benefit Concert poster
8.5

Bringing together some of the top names in music and entertainment, both Intuit Dome and the Kia Forum will host FireAid on Thursday, January 30, to raise money for rebuilding communities devastated by wildfires and supporting efforts to prevent future fire disasters throughout Southern California.

FireAid Benefit Concert

2025

Women in Rock poster
7.0

All the legendary women of rock 'n' roll are brought together in this stunning collage of artists and their music. Through a music-driven mix of rare historical footage, music videos, riveting live performances and personal interviews, the lives and times of the greatest women in rock history are revealed.

Women in Rock

1986

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NR

An evening celebrating half a century of groundbreaking music, iconic moments, unforgettable performances, and rich pop culture history.

American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special

2024

Nobody Dumps My Daughter poster
3.8

After Jimmy breaks up with Theresa, her obsessive mother Mary tries desperately to rekindle their relationship, even hiring a hitman to kill Jimmy when bribing him fails.

Nobody Dumps My Daughter

2024

For Our Children poster
7.7

Benefit concert with an incredible group of stars and musicians.

For Our Children

1993

Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince poster
7.9

A lineup of artists -- including Beck, Common, Gary Clark Jr., Foo Fighters, H.E.R., Juanes, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Chris Martin, Mavis Staples, St. Vincent, Usher and more -- pay tribute to Prince's unprecedented influence on music.

Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince

2020

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8.0

A documentary about the history & importance of playing the drums, hosted by Stewart Copeland.

On Drums... Stewart Copeland!

2019

VH1 Divas 2004 poster
9.0

VH1 Divas: An Honors Concert For The VH1 Save The Music Foundation aired live from the MGM Grand Las Vegas on April 18, 2004. The show marks the first appearance of close friends and R&B and soul legends Patti LaBelle and Gladys Knight after they had turned down previous offers to appear.

VH1 Divas 2004

2004

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NR

Concert by the Ladies of Soul at the Ziggodome Amsterdam in 2015. The Ladies of Soul consists of Trijntje Oosterhuis, Berget Lewis, Glennis Grace, Edsilia Rombley, and Candy Dulfer. Special guests include Sheila E., Chance Howard, and Re-Play.

Ladies of Soul - Live At The Ziggodome 2015

2015

Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers poster
6.4

For an audience of drummers, comedian Fred Armisen shares and demonstrates his thoughts on musical genres, drummer quirks, regional accents and more.

Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers

2018

Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation poster
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On the road documentary with Prince and the New Power Generation during their 2004 Musicology tour from the west coast Los Angeles' House of Blues to the east coast's Madison Square Garden in New York City with press stops along the way and behind the scenes concert footage.

Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation

2005

Prince and the Revolution: Live poster
8.6

“Prince and the Revolution: Live” is a legendary concert filmed toward the end of Prince's “Purple Rain” tour in Syracuse, NY on March 30, 1985. The performance has Prince at the height of his powers, backed by the classic Revolution lineup of Wendy Melvoin, Lisa Coleman, Matt Fink, Mark Brown, Eric Leeds, and Bobby Z. The 20-song set features: Let's Go Crazy, Delirious, 1999, Little Red Corvette, Take Me With U, Yankee Doodle Dandy, Do Me Baby, Irresistible Bitch, Possessed, How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore, Let's Pretend We Are Married, International Lover, God, Computer Blue, Darling Nikki, The Beautiful Ones, When Doves Cry, I Would Die 4 U, Baby I'm A Star, and Purple Rain.

Prince and the Revolution: Live

1985

Finding the Funk poster
7.2

Finding the Funk is a road trip in search of the past, present and future of Funk music. Starting with Funk's roots in Jazz and the James Brown bands of the '60s we travel to the Bay Area to celebrate Sly & the Family Stone, then to Dayton the birthplace of so many of Funk's originators, then onto Detroit where from the ashes of Motown, P-Funk's Mothership arose, and then to LA where a new crop of musicians are creating their own Funk history. On our journey into Funk, we talk to legends Sly Stone, Bootsy Collins, George Clinton, Nona Hendryx, Maceo Parker, Bernie Worrell, and Steve Arrington and their descendants Mike D, D'Angelo, Sheila E, Shock G and Sade's Stuart Matthewman. Narrated by Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson of the Roots.

Finding the Funk

2014

Prince: Live At Paisley Park - December 31, 1987 poster
8.1

Prince’s final performance of the Sign O’ The Times Tour stage show and his only on-stage collaboration with jazz legend Miles Davis.

Prince: Live At Paisley Park - December 31, 1987

2020