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Sheila E

Musician Sheila E, the drummer and percussionist best known for her work with Prince, George Duke and Ringo Starr, made her recording debut with jazz bassist Alphonso on "Yesterday's Dream" in 1976. Sheila met Prince at a concert in 1978 while performing with her father, Pete Escovedo. She'd later record in the studio with Prince for the Purple Rain recording sessions, which ultimately blossomed into a brief romantic relationship. While working with Prince, Sheila provided vocals for his "Let's Go Crazy" and "Erotic City" and released her own album, which included the hit single "The Glamorous Life."

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A Musical Protégé

The second youngest of 14 siblings, the musical protégé exhibited his talent for music early when he started playing the bass at age 6. By 18, the young singer who grew up singing in church was singing “Erotic City” with Sheila E. and Prince on th...

Sheila E.

The "Erotic City" singer got candid about politics with BET.com recently, telling us she supports the President all the way and hopes others will too. "I can't convince someone of what they should do," the singer said. "I just know I would be afra...

Playboy Jazz Festival (June 16-17)

This legendary jazz festival marks its 34th year this weekend in Long Beach, California, where legions of music enthusiasts head out with their picnic baskets and their blankets to take in the sounds of legendary artists like Sheila E., Boney Jame...

Sheila E.

Sheila E. showed off her killer body and style in her own way at the 2004 BET Awards with an all-white suit with slashed pants. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

All Suited Up

Sheila E. stood out on the red carpet when she wore this classic white suite to the 4th BET Awards in 2004. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Sheila E.

Prince's muse looks white hot in an on-trend strapless gown with a sweetheart neckline. (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

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