Trommestikker Innovative Percussion Signature Series SE-1, Sheila E, Hickory

Trommestikker Innovative Percussion Signature Series SE-1, Sheila E, White Hickory

SE-1
SHEILA E. MODEL / HICKORY
The Sheila E. model is constructed of white hickory and features a medium taper with a modified acorn bead.

Features:
Hickory
Modified Acorn Bead
Length: 16 1/4"
Diameter: .530"

IP's SE-1 Sheila E. signature drumsticks were designed to perform on both drumset and timbales, enabling a player to move between either setup seamlessly, without changing implements. The SE-1's profile, taper, weight and bead are perfect for both applications and is a unique offering to the drummer/percussionist.

Sheila E.
www.sheilae.com

Photo by: Steve Parke
Emmy Nominee Sheila E. picked up the drumsticks and started making music at the precocious age of three, while watching her legendary father, percussionist Pete Escovedo rehearse. Sheila Escovedo 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 performers in the world. Best known to music fans as Sheila E., she became a top session and touring musician before the age of 19, performing and/or recording with George Duke, Herbie Hancock, Billy Cobham, Con Funk Shun and countless others.

Soon to follow with Marvin Gaye on his final world tour, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, Gloria Estefan, Babyface, Patti LaBelle, and Steve Nicks among others. In the 1980s, Sheilas friend Prince helped to catapult her to her 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. Other works 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, Beyoncé' Knowles, and Prince. Her producing and arranging talents have been showcased on the Latin Grammy Awards, Summer Olympics, ALMAs, and the Image Awards to name a few. Sheila was televisions first female musical director for Magic Johnsons The Magic Hour, Sheilas enthusiasm for the new generation of players led her to design ClassE Custom Series for adults, and the Sheila E.s Player Series, for children. She also appeared as a featured performer on the 2012 84th Annual Academy Awards.

Sheila appeared for three consecutive runs as drummer for Ringo Starrs All-Starr Band. Also appeared as one of the celebrity judges on Foxs The Next Great American Band, and was the grand-prize winner on Gone Country 3 on CMT. Current project, the new release of The E Familys worldwide release of their first collaborative CD Now & Forever, with Father Pete Escovedo, and brothers Juan and Peter Michael Escovedo. Sheila received her Doctorate of Music Degree from MI, and an Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Music Direction for Fiesta Latina, A Performance at the White House.

Despite her commitment to, and the demands of making music, Sheila maintains a heavy involvement in charitable organizations as a philanthropist, with her passion as co-founder & chair of the Elevate Hope Foundation, focusing on the needs of victims of child abuse, by promoting music and arts education as an alternative form of therapy.