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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Sheila Escovedo |
| Born | December 12, 1957 |
| Origin | Oakland, California |
| Genre(s) | pop/funk/R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Drummer, Singer, Actress |
| Instrument(s) | Singing, Percussion |
| Years active | 1984-Present |
| Label(s) | Warner Bros. Records, Paisley Park Records, Concord |
Sheila Escovedo (born December 12, 1957, in Oakland, California), known by her stage name Sheila E. Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Year 1957 ( MCMLVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1957 Gregorian calendar) Oakland (ˈoʊklənd founded in 1852 is the eighth-largest city in the U A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Pop music as a genre features a noticeable rhythmic element catchy melodies and hooks, a mainstream style and conventional structure Funk is an American musical style that originated in the mid- to late-1960s when African American musicians blended Soul music, Soul A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified for the purpose of making Music. Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, which is often contrasted with Speech. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Warner Bros Records Inc is an American Record label that operates as a wholly owned Subsidiary of Warner Music Group. Paisley Park Records was Prince 's Record label, associated with and funded in part by Warner Bros Concord Records is a US Record label now based in Beverly Hills California. Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Year 1957 ( MCMLVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1957 Gregorian calendar) Oakland (ˈoʊklənd founded in 1852 is the eighth-largest city in the U A stage name, also called a screen name, is a Pseudonym used by Performers and Entertainers such as , is an American musician, perhaps best known for her work with Prince and Ringo Starr. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A musician is a person who plays or writes Music. Musicians can be classified by their roles in creating or performing music An instrumentalist plays a Prince Rogers Nelson (born June 7 1958 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is an American musician Ringo Starr, MBE (born Richard Starkey on 7 July 1940 is an English Musician, Singer, Songwriter and Actor
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Biography
Early Life & Prince period
Sheila Escovedo is the daughter of percussionist Pete Escovedo, with whom she frequently performs. Peter Escovedo is a Mexican-American musician percussionist With his two brothers Pete formed Escovedo Bros Latin Jazz Sextet, before Santana hired Pete and Coke Escovedo Sheila E's uncle is Alejandro Escovedo, formerly with Delphine Neid's first-wave punk rock group The Nuns, now with The Alejandro Escovedo Orchestra. Alejandro Escovedo (born January 10 1951 in San Antonio, Texas) is an American Musician. The Nuns were a Punk rock / new wave band in San Francisco in the late 1970s and have periodically reformed and played to the present day The Nuns were a Punk rock / new wave band in San Francisco in the late 1970s and have periodically reformed and played to the present day The late Tito Puente was Sheila's godfather. Tito Puente Sr, ( April 20, 1923 &ndash May 31, 2000) born Ernesto Antonio Puente Jr A godparent, in many denominations of Christianity, is someone who sponsors a child's Baptism. Escovedo is of Mexican, African American, and Creole heritage. The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. African Americans or Black Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have origins in any of the black populations of Africa This article is about an ethnic culture in Louisiana USA For uses of the term "Creole" in other countries and cultures see Creole (disambiguation. Coke Escovedo was also her uncle. Coke Escovedo (born Joseph Thomas Escovedo was an American Percussionist born April 30, 1941 in Los Angeles, California She made her recording debut with jazz bassist Alphonso Johnson, "Yesterday's Dream" (1976). Jazz is an American Musical art form which originated in the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States A bass player (bassist is a Musician who plays a Double bass, Bass guitar, keyboard bass or wind Alphonso Johnson (born 1951 is a American Jazz bassist who has been influential since the early 1970s She is a drummer and percussionist and also plays violin and guitar. A drummer is a Musician who plays a Drum or drums particularly a Drum kit ("drum set" or "trap set" Marching percussion The violin is a bowed String instrument with four strings usually tuned in Perfect fifths It is the smallest and highest-pitched member The guitar is a Musical instrument with ancient roots that is used in a wide variety of musical styles She had also played with George Duke, Lionel Richie, Marvin Gaye, Herbie Hancock, and Diana Ross by the time she was in her early twenties. George Duke (born 12 January, 1946 in San Rafael California) is a piano and Synthesizer pioneer and singer Lionel Brockman Richie Jr (born June 20 1949 is an Academy Award and Grammy award-winning American Singer, Songwriter, Marvin Pentz Gay Jr, known as Marvin Gaye ( April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984) was an American Singer-songwriter Herbert Jeffrey Hancock ("Herbie" born April 12 1940 is a Jazz Pianist and Composer. Diana Ross (born March 261944 is an American twelve-time Grammy and Oscar -nominated singer Record producer and actress whose musical repertoire
Prince met Sheila performing at a concert with her father in the early 80s and was thoroughly impressed by her talent. After the show he met her and prophetically vowed that one day she would join his band. The two would eventually join forces during the Purple Rain recording sessions. Though taken under Prince's wing, she proved to be a successful artist in her own right. In 1984 she scored hits with "The Glamorous Life" (Hot 100 #7, and regarded as something of an '80s classic), "The Belle Of St. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) " The Glamorous Life " is a song written by Prince in 1984 and first recorded by percussionist, Sheila E The 1980s was the decade spanning from January 1 1980 to December 31 1989. Mark" (#34). In 1985 she scored another hit with "A Love Bizarre" (#11). " A Love Bizarre " is a hit song from the Sheila E album Romance 1600. Sheila E. was nominated for American Music Awards and Grammys for "The Glamorous Life," and opened for Prince on his wildly successful Purple Rain Tour in 1984–85. The American Music Awards show is one of several annual major American music awards shows (among the others are the Billboard Music Awards the Grammy Awards The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences Sheila recorded three albums during the '80s, The Glamorous Life, Romance 1600, and Sheila E. She appeared in three films, Krush Groove with Run-DMC, LL Cool J and Blair Underwood in 1985, Prince's concert film, Sign 'O' the Times in 1987 and Chasing Papi in 2003. "Krush Groove" is a 1985 Warner Bros film written by Ralph Farquhar and directed by Michael Schultz (who also produced the movie along Run-DMC was a pioneering hip hop group during the 1980s founded by Joseph "[The Reverend] Run" Simmons, Darryl "D James Todd Smith (born January 14 1968 better known as LL Cool J, is an American Rapper and actor Blair Underwood (born August 25, 1964) is an American Television and Film Actor. Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Sign o' the Times (or Sign "☮" the Times) is a Film written and directed by Prince. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Chasing Papi is a 2003 Film starring Roselyn Sanchez, Sofía Vergara, Jaci Velasquez, and Eduardo Verástegui And, she is well-known for her co-vocals with Prince (musician) on his most famous B-side single, "Erotic City," from 1984. Prince Rogers Nelson (born June 7 1958 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is an American musician " Erotic City ("make love not war Erotic City come alive" " (usually referred to as "Erotic City
During the Sign 'O' the Times and Lovesexy period of Prince's career, including the Lovesexy World Tour, she served as his drummer and musical director in his highly regarded backup band, dubbed the New Power Generation not long after her departure. Sign “☮” the Times (or Sign O' The Times) is a Studio album by soul and Funk musician Prince Lovesexy is an album by Prince, released in 1988 Lovesexy was issued as a substitute record after the release of the infamous Black The Lovesexy World Tour was Prince 's final Concert tour of the 1980s to support his album of the time Lovesexy. The New Power Generation (or NPG for short is the current backing group of musician Prince. She also served as a writer and musician on many of Prince's records, as well as on the albums of his protégées such as Madhouse. Madhouse is a Jazz-fusion pseudo-band from Minneapolis that was created by Prince.
- The Black Album which Sheila played drums and sang was originally created as a birthday musically session for Sheila E. 2NigsUnited4WestCompton has represented Prince & Sheilas relationship musically, Sheila & Prince are always side by side.
Post-Prince
After leaving the Prince organization in 1989, Sheila recorded a few more albums, Sex Cymbal, Writes of Passage, and Heaven. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) However, the album garnered little attention. In 2002 Sheila appeared on the Beyoncé song Work it Out. Beyoncé Giselle Knowles (born September 4 1981 commonly known as Beyoncé (biːˈɑn " Work It Out " is a Funk song written by American singer-songwriter Beyoncé Knowles and Record producers Pharrell and
Sheila E. was the leader of the house band on the short-lived 1998 late night talk show, The Magic Hour, starring Magic Johnson. Sheila E. has performed three stints with Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band, in 2001, 2003, and 2006. Ringo Starr, MBE (born Richard Starkey on 7 July 1940 is an English Musician, Singer, Songwriter and Actor Her drum "duets" with Starr are a moment of comic relief in the show, where they play the same parts but he quickly falls behind, shrugs and smiles as she takes off on an extended percussion solo. Says Sheila: "Ringo truly is one of the greatest rock n roll drummers in the history of music. He enjoys the joke!"
In 2004, Sheila toured New Zealand as drummer and percussionist for the Abe Laboriel Band.
In February 2006 Sheila performed with Prince (and Wendy Melvoin & Lisa Coleman)once again at the BRIT Awards. The BRIT Awards, often simply called The BRITs, are the British Phonographic Industry 's annual pop music awards
She also performed on Prince's One Night Alone Concert, Live at The Aladdin, Las Vegas 03, 36th NAACP Image Awards, and Good Morning Show 2006.
In March 2007 she went on a small tour through Europe with her new band project called C. O. E. D. (Chronicles of Every Diva). C. O. E. D consists of Sheila E. , Kat Dyson, Rhonda Smith and Cassandra O'Neal. For several concerts she was joined by Candy Dulfer as special guest. Candy Dulfer (born September 19, 1969) is a Dutch Smooth jazz alto saxophonist.
She performed at the 2007 Latin Grammy awards with Juan Luis Guerra. She also performed at the ALMA (American Latin Music Awards) Awards in June 2007 with Prince. On July 7, 2007 in Minneapolis, MN with Prince. She performed at all three of his concerts: first, at Prince's 3121 perfume launch at Macy's, followed by the Target Center concert, and finally, closing it out with Prince, at an aftershow at First Ave.
October 2007, Sheila will be a judge alongside Australian Idol judge and marketing manager Ian "Dicko" Dickson and Goo Goo Dolls lead singer John Rzeznik on the Fox network's The Next Great American Band. Rules Auditions Auditions are held in major cities around Australia to find each season's contestants Ian "Dicko" Dickson (born 28 March 1963 as Ian Ross Perrygrove in Birmingham, England) is an Australian John Rzeznik (born John Joseph Theodore Rzeznik on December 5, 1965 in Buffalo New York and also known as Johnny Rzeznik) is an The Next Great American Band was a Reality television talent show
Shelia recently met with Prince on March 29, 2008, who sat in on (and played keyboard) on Sheila's performance with her family at Harvelle Redondo Beach.
On April 9th 2008, Shelia appeared on the historic Emmy winning program, Idol Gives Back. It is the most important and significant part of the higly rated American Idol series. American Idol, with the full title American Idol The Search for a Superstar for the first season only is an American reality-competition Shelia E. took part in the show opener Get on Your Feet with Gloria Estefan. Gloria Estefan (born Gloria María Fajardo on September 1, 1957) is a Cuban American singer and songwriter Dance troupe, So You Think You Can Dance finalists joined the stage for the memorable moment. Idol Gives Back raised awareness and funds to benefit six charities. Idol Gives Back is the name of a charitable campaign that spanned two episodes of American Idol during its sixth season. International celebrities and sport figures graced the stage for the historic television program event.
On April 26, 2008, Sheila along with Morris Day & Jerome B rocked with Prince at the Coachella Music Festival.
From May 2nd to 6th, 2008, Shelia played four sold-out shows at Blue Note Tokyo in Japan. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. This is the most frequented jazz music club in Tokyo. Jazz is an American Musical art form which originated in the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States officially, is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and located on the eastern side of the main island Honshū.
Sheila E. is the business partner of singer and former The Brides of Funkenstein, Lynn Mabry. The Brides of Funkenstein was a Funk musical group originally composed of Singers Dawn Silva and Lynn Mabry. Lynn Mabry is an American vocalist She got her start in Sly and the Family Stone, along with Dawn Silva. They formed a foundation for abused children called the Elevate Hope Foundation. Child abuse is the physical, psychological or sexual maltreatment of children [1]
Sheila E. has collaborated many times with other artists, a notable one being Gloria Estefan for whom she played the timbales. Gloria Estefan (born Gloria María Fajardo on September 1, 1957) is a Cuban American singer and songwriter Timbales (or tymbales) are shallow single-headed Drums shallower in shape than single-headed tom-toms, and usually much higher tuned Sheila first collaborated with Estefan on Estefan's first Spanish studio album Mi Tierra in 1993, and in 2007 with Estefan's smash hit "No Llores" in which Estefan also collaborates with Carlos Santana and Jose Feliciano. A studio album is an original collection of new tracks by a recording artist Mi Tierra is the third studio solo album and first Latin solo album released by American singer Gloria Estefan, but is the fifteenth overall released in 1993 Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. " No Llores " ( Don't Cry) is the first single released by Gloria Estefan for her eleventh Studio album 90 Millas. For the Costa Rican football player see Carlos Santana (footballer; for the Mexican academic see Carlos Santana Morales. José Montserrate Feliciano García (born September 10, 1945) is a Puerto Rican singer and guitarist
Via claims surrounding brother Peter Michael Escovedo, Nicole Richie is rumored to be Sheila E'. Nicole Camille Richie (born September 21, 1981) is an American Actress, Author, Celebutante, and an aspiring Singer s biological niece. [1].
Discography
Albums
- The Glamorous Life (Warner Bros. Records 1984) #28 US
- Romance 1600 (Warner Bros. The Glamorous Life is the debut Album from singer/drummer/percussionist Sheila E Warner Bros Records Inc is an American Record label that operates as a wholly owned Subsidiary of Warner Music Group. Romance 1600 is the second album from singer/drummer/percussionist Sheila E 1985) #50 US
- Sheila E. (Warner Bros. Sheila E is the third solo album from Sheila E released on Paisley Park records 1987) #56 US
- Sex Cymbal (Warner Bros. 1991) #146 US
- Writes of Passage (Concord 2000)
- Heaven (Concord 2001)
Singles
| Year | Song | US Hot 100 | US R&B Chart | US Dance | UK singles | Album |
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| 1984 | "The Glamorous Life" | 7 | 9 | 1 | 96 | The Glamorous Life |
| 1984 | "The Belle of St. Concord Records is a US Record label now based in Beverly Hills California. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States. Billboard 's Hot Dance Club Play chart (also known as Club Play Singles, and formerly known as Hot Dance Music/Club Play and Hot Dance/Disco The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official UK Charts Company (OCC on behalf of the British record industry See also Events January 21 - " Relax " by Frankie Goes to Hollywood reaches number one in the UK singles chart it " The Glamorous Life " is a song written by Prince in 1984 and first recorded by percussionist, Sheila E See also Events January 21 - " Relax " by Frankie Goes to Hollywood reaches number one in the UK singles chart it Mark" | 34 | 68 | - | 18 | The Glamorous Life |
| 1985 | "A Love Bizarre" | 11 | 2 | 1 | 76 | Romance 1600 |
| 1985 | "Sister Fate" | - | 36 | - | - | Romance 1600 |
| 1987 | "Hold Me" | 68 | 3 | - | - | Sheila E. Events January January 28 - Various artists, under the group name USA For Africa, including Ray Charles " A Love Bizarre " is a hit song from the Sheila E album Romance 1600. Events January January 28 - Various artists, under the group name USA For Africa, including Ray Charles See also Musical groups established in 1987 Record labels established in 1987 Events |
| 1987 | "Koo Koo" | - | 35 | - | - | Sheila E. See also Musical groups established in 1987 Record labels established in 1987 Events |
| 1991 | "Sex Cymbal" | - | 32 | - | - | Sex Cymbal |
| 1991 | "Droppin' Like Flies" | - | - | 23 | - | Sex Cymbal |
| 1992 | "Cry Baby | - | - | - | - | Sex Cymbal |
See also
- List of number-one dance hits (United States)
- List of artists who reached number one on the US Dance chart
References
External links
See also 1991 in music (UK Musical groups established in 1991 Record labels See also 1991 in music (UK Musical groups established in 1991 Record labels This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1992 This is a list of recording artists who have reached number one on Billboard magazine 's Hot Dance Club Play chartDapyx Software network: MP3 Explorer | Ebook Manager | Zenithic