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Sheila Cecilia Escovedo [3] (born December 12, 1957), known under the stage name Sheila E., is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actress.Regarded as one of the greatest musicians of her generation; she is known for skills as a multi-instrumentalist, often preferring to play drums or percussion.
Escovedo was born in Alameda County, California, and is a member of a musical family, the son and namesake of percussionist Pete Escovedo. His siblings are percussionists Juan Escovedo and Sheila Escovedo (known as Sheila E.). His uncle is percussionist Coke Escovedo and his cousin is drummer René Escovedo. [1]
Joseph Thomas "Coke" Escovedo (April 30, 1941 – July 13, 1986) was an American percussionist, who came from a prominent musical family including five musician brothers and his niece, Sheila E. He played in various genres, including R&B, jazz fusion and soul, with bands including Santana, Malo, Cal Tjader, and Azteca.
Born to Peter Michael Escovedo III and Karen Moss on Sept. 21, 1981, Nicole was adopted at age 9 by R&B singer Lionel Richie and his then-wife Brenda Harvey Richie. (The pair were married from ...
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Sheila E., born Sheila Escovedo, met Prince backstage after a gig in the San Francisco Bay Area, which led to the launch of her ... Sheila E. honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, praise ...
With his two brothers, he formed the Escovedo Bros Latin Jazz Sextet, before Carlos Santana hired Pete and Coke Escovedo for his group, Santana. [2] Pete led the 14–24 piece Latin big band Azteca. [2] He owned a nightclub, Mr. E's, in Berkeley, California in the late 1990s. [3]
Nicole Camille Richie (née Escovedo; born September 21, 1981) is an American media personality, fashion designer, and actress. She came to prominence after appearing on the reality television series The Simple Life (2003–2007), in which she starred alongside her friend and fellow socialite Paris Hilton .