Sheila E is an American percussionist and singer best known for her songs like “The Glamorous Life”, “The Belle of St. Mark”, “Sister Fate”, and “A Love Bizarre”.
‘The Queen of Percussion’ Sheila E was a percussionist and singer for The George Duke Band from the mid-1970s to 1983. She has received critical acclaim for her albums like The Glamorous Life (1984); Romance 1600 (1985); Sheila E. (1987); Sex Cymbal (1991); Icon (2013), and more.
How much is Sheila E net worth 2020? Is Sheila E married? Who is Sheila E husband? What is Sheila E family background? What are Sheila E nationality and ethnicity?
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| Name | Sheila E |
| Age | 62 years old |
| Height | 5 feet 2 inches |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Mixed |
| Net Worth | $12 million est. |
| Married/Dating | n/a |
| Partner/Husband | n/a |
Birth Name/ Real Name
Sheila E full name is Sheila Cecelia Escovedo.
How old is Sheila E? (Age)
Born in the year 1957, Sheila E is currently 62 years old. Her birthday is on December 12.
Sun Sign/ Zodiac Sign
Sagittarius
Sheila E Instagram ID
You can follow Sheila E on Instagram under the User ID @sheilaedrummer. She has over 282k followers and counting.
Birth Place
Oakland, California
Sheila E Nationality
American
Educational Background
n/a
Career Background
Sheila E was born in a musical family. Many of her family members were involved in music including her father and uncle.
The 62-year-old has released seven solo albums. In addition, “The Glamorous Life” and “A Love Bizarre” reached No. 1 on the U.S. dance charts. She was even nominated for Best New Artist and Best Pop Vocal Performance at the Grammys.
Throughout the years, she has collaborated with popular artists like Lionel Richie, Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce, Gloria Estefan, Cydni Lauper.
Not to forget, this California-born star also appeared on the third season of CMT’s Gone Country in 2009. She has put her name on the map as a legendary “percussionist, singer, author, and actress”.
Body Measurements
n/a
How tall is Sheila E? (Height)
Sheila E stands at a height of 5 feet 2 inches.
Weight
n/a
Is Sheila E married? Who is her husband?
Although Sheila E was an established singer herself, her fame skyrocketed when she began dating Prince. The couple met at a concert in 1978 where she was performing with her father.
Prince later told Sheila that he and his bassist Andre Cymone “were just fighting about which one of us would be the first to be your husband.”
Sheila E and Prince got engaged in 1987. She revealed their engagement story in a book saying Prince popped the question on stage —“Marry Me?” while singing “Purple Rain!”
However, Sheila E and Prince didn’t get married. Their engagement failed in midst of their equally busy schedules.
In addition, she also famously dated Carlos Santana. “Pretty much, I was engaged to Carlos Santana. That was huge and no one knew about that,” Sheila told in an interview.
However, at the moment, whether the 62-year-old is married is yet to confirm. None of her online biographies detail anything about her husband or partner.
Sheila E Ethnicity
Sheila E’s mother is of Creole-French/African descent, while her father is of Mexican-American origin. So, her ethnicity is mixed.
Hair Color
Brown
Eye Color
Brown
Sheila E Net Worth
As per Celebrity Net Worth, Sheila E has an estimated net worth of $12 million as of 2020. She owes this net worth figure to her four decades-long career in music.
Sheila E Wiki Bio
Born and raised in Oakland, California, Sheila E was born to Juanita Gardere, a dairy factory worker, and percussionist Pete Escovedo.
She has been open about her rape at the age of five by her teen-aged babysitter. Time and again, she has mentioned this incident has greatly impacted her childhood development.
