Did you know that before Sheila went solo, she was the drummer for a band called Azteca?

Prince 'discovered' Sheila in 1983, and had her sing on a 'b-side' with him. He also helped her get signed to Warner Bros. records.

She was the bandleader for the short-lived late night talk show, The Magic Hour, starring Magic Johnson.

Her last album was released in 2001 and is titled 'Heaven'.

What do you know about Sheila E.?

The "E" is for Escovedo - father Pete is a noted Latin jazz musician.

Was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live on November 16, 1985.

Sheila E. joined Prince's band for the 1987 Sign O' the Times tour and is featured prominently in the resulting film documentary of the same name.

Sheila E was drumming with Lionel Richie before meeting Prince.


US charts:

#7 The glamorous life 1984
#34 The belle of St. Mark 1984
#11 A love bizarre (w/ Prince) 1986
#68 Hold me 1986

bubbling under the US charts:

#102 Sister fate 1985

UK charts:

#18 The belle of St. Mark 1985

R&B charts:

#9 The glamorous life 1984
#68 The belle of St. Mark 1984
#36 Koo koo 1987
#32 Sex cymbal 1991
#77 Droppin' like flies 1991

adult contemporary charts:

#36 Hold me 1987