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Sheila E.
Sheila Escovedo picked up the drumsticks and started making music at the precocious age of three, while watching her legendary father, percussionist Pete Escovedo rehearse. Sheila delivered her first solo performance to a live audience two years later and has since established herself as one of the most talented percussionist/drummers and performer in the world. Best known to music fans as Sheila E., she became a top session and touring musician before the age of 20, performing and/or recording with George Duke, Herbie Hancock, Billy Cobham, Con Funk Shun and countless others. Later with Marvin Gaye on his final world tour, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, Gloria Estefan, Babyface, Patti LaBelle, and Steve Nicks among others.
In the 1980’s, Sheila’s friend Prince helped catapult her to own pop superstardom. Her obvious talent and hits like “The Glamorous Life” and “Love Bizarre,” plus her pivotal work on other Prince-related projects contributed to her international stardom. Particularly proud moments include her participation in the “We Are The World” session, and a performance on the Oscars with virtuoso Placido Domingo.
In recent years, she has served as musical director for the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce' Knowles, and Prince. Her producing and arranging talents have been showcased on the Latin Grammy Awards, Summer Olympics, WOW Awards, ALMA’s, and the Image Awards. Including becoming television’s first female musical director for Magic Johnson’s “The Magic Hour,” Sheila’s enthusiasm for “passing it on” to a new generation of players led her to design “ClassE” Costume Series for adults, and The Sheila E.’s Player Series,” for children, both with TOCA Kaman Music.
Recently she appeared with and played drums for Ringo Starr for a third time as the drummer for his All-Starr Band. Her current project, an all girl group C.O.E.D. (Chronicles Of Every Diva) is touring world wide and in the studio preparing for a new record release. Not to mention continues to make public and video cameo appearances with friend Prince, and is host for a newly released documentary chronicling the Taiko drum.
Despite her commitment to and the demands of making music, Sheila maintains a heavy involvement in charitable organizations, with her passion as co-chair of the Elevate Hope Foundation, focusing on the needs of victims of child abuse, by promoting music and the arts as an alternative form of therapy.
“Giving of myself, and providing for those in need is the best way for me to do God’s will. I believe we are here to support and encourage humanity in our lifetime. This is the only way to truly live.”
What They Use
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- UR2
- Handheld Transmitter
- Handheld Microphone Transmitter with choice of SM58, SM86, BETA58A, BETA87A, BETA87C, or KSM9 cartridge.
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- Lead Vocals
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- PGX2
- Handheld Transmitter
- Handheld transmitter with choice of PG58, SM58®, SM86, or Beta 58A® cartridge.
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- Lead Vocals
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- BETA 91A
- Half-Cardioid Condenser Microphone
- Precision-engineered. Integrated preamp. Two-position contour switch for kick drum & other low-frequency applications.
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- Kick
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- PG52
- Instrument Microphone
- High-performance cardioid dynamic kick drum microphone tuned to capture low-end punch.
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- Kick
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- BETA 57A
- Instrument Microphone
- Excellent microphone designed for use with amplified or acoustic instruments. Compact grille design.
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- Snare Bottom
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- PG57
- Instrument Microphone
- A versatile microphone for use with amplified or acoustic instruments.
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- Snare Bottom
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- BETA 98A
- Miniature Cardioid Condenser Microphone
- Precision-engineered for professional drum and instrument in live and studio applications. Two configurations available.
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- Toms
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- SM57
- Instrument Microphone
- Multi-purpose mic for clean sound reproduction of amplified or acoustic instruments.
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- Toms
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- KSM44A
- Multi-Pattern Dual Diaphragm Microphone
- Premium microphone with three polar pattern options (cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional).
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- Overheads
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- PG81
- Instrument Microphone
- A sensitive, flat response microphone ideal for acoustic instruments.
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- Overheads
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- BETA 98A
- Miniature Cardioid Condenser Microphone
- Precision-engineered for professional drum and instrument in live and studio applications. Two configurations available.
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- Timbale
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- SM57
- Instrument Microphone
- Multi-purpose mic for clean sound reproduction of amplified or acoustic instruments.
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- Timbale
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- KSM141
- Dual-Pattern Instrument Microphone
- End-address condenser microphone with mechanically switching dual polar patterns.
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- Percussion Toys
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- PG81
- Instrument Microphone
- A sensitive, flat response microphone ideal for acoustic instruments.
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- Percussion Toys
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