Born in Oakland, California, Sheila E. is the daughter of Juanita Gardere, a dairy factory worker, and percussionist Pete Escovedo, with whom she frequently performs.

Sheila E. (b. 1957) is an American singer and percussionist of Mexican and French Creole ancestry. Sheila Cecelia Escovedo, better known by her stage name Sheila E., was born into a …

Iconic drummer and Oakland native Sheila E. has made history once again becoming first female solo percussionist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

By age three, she was stretching up to reach those drums herself, tiny hands finding their way to the beat that would eventually make her famous. This is where the story of Sheila Escovedo – …

Special performance with Sheila E.’s father, the legendary Pete Escovedo at @northseajazz. Find all the tour dates at SheilaE.com plus hit the link in stories to follow Ms E. on @bandsintown...

May 5, 2025 · Sheila E., recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by DW, presented by Roland, has been musical royalty all her life. Born into the Escovedo family percussion legacy, …

Daughter of musician Pete Escovedo, Sheila E. became one of the top female musicians during the 1980s due to her fierce drumming style and her Latin rhythms. A former protégé of Prince, …

The oldest child of former Santana percussionist Pete Escovedo, Sheila E comes from a musical dynasty. In addition to her father, her uncle Coke Escovedo also worked with Santana and a …

Escovedo released her first recording in 1976 and soon gained recognition for her drumming skills. By the age of 20, she had worked with notable artists such as George Duke, Lionel …

Jun 4, 2024 · Sheila listened to the recordings carefully, so she knew where to enhance the songs with percussion and to prepare for her vocal parts (guide vocals were provided by Prince). …