Sheila E has joined the Zildjian family and is now endorsing their cymbals. Her Zildjian cymbal set up consists of Ks, A Customs and Zildjian Sound Lab Prototypes. Comments Sheila: I’m very excited to be playing Zildjian Cymbals, and look forward to a long and prosperous relationship.\"
Says John DeChristopher, Zildjian’s Vice President, Artist Relations & Event Marketing Worldwide:
“We’ve long admired Sheila, and are honored to welcome her to the Zildjian Family. Besides being a world-class musician, songwriter and producer, she is also a positive role model and a true inspiration. With the many choices out there, we’re thrilled that Sheila chose to endorse Zildjian Cymbals.”
Sheila E was born as Sheila Escovedo, daughter of percussionist Pete Escovedo, with whom she frequently performs. She made her debut at the age of five. Since age seventeen, Sheila has recorded and toured extensively with artists such as Babyface, Billy Cobham, Natalie Cole, George Duke, Gloria Estefan, Marvin Gaye, Herbie Hancock, Stevie Nicks, Patti LaBelle, Cyndi Lauper, Prince, Lionel Richie, Diana Ross, Ringo Starr, Tito Puente, Don Was, Stevie Wonder and countless others.
Since 2001, Sheila has been a regular member of Ringo Starr’s All Star Band and continues to be a groundbreaking drummer, percussionist, singer, songwriter, producer and composer. She is also a tireless humanitarian as the Co-founder and Co-Chair of the Elevate Hope Foundation, a charitable organization that assists the needs of abused and abandoned children through music therapy.
