MUSIC ICON & PRINCE COLLABORATOR SHEILA E.
TOURING THIS DECEMBER!
Iconic singer-songwriter, percussionist and long-time Prince collaborator, Sheila E. today confirms Australian tour dates for December.
For four decades, Sheila E. has been an influential and dynamic force on the international music stage, with seven studio albums under her belt, along with multiple Grammy Awards, American Music Awards and MTV Music Award nominations. She’s the musical soulmate of Prince; drummer, co-writer and Musical Director for his band. Her debut solo album ‘The Glamorous Life’, released in 1984 and produced by Prince, garnered Sheila E. international acclaim, with the lead single of the same name topping the American Dance Charts for two consecutive weeks on release.
Widely regarded as one of the best drummers in the world, Sheila E. features on some of Prince’s greatest recordings, including Purple Rain, Let’s Go Crazy and Sign O’ The Times, and over the years has collaborated with the likes of Beyonce, Lionel Richie, Ringo Starr, Jennifer Lopez, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Cyndi Lauper and many more.
‘Girl Meets Boy’ is the stunning lead single from Sheila E.’s forthcoming album 2CD set, due for release later this year. The song reflects on the story of how she met friend, former fiancé and long-time collaborator and touring partner, Prince. Watch the ‘Girl Meets Boy’ music video here
On her Australian dates, Sheila E. will showcase a selection of brand new songs and crowd favourites, from a career spanning more than forty years. Join this extraordinary and ground-breaking artist as she shares her musical passion across two very special shows this December.
TICKETS FOR ALL SHOWS ON SALE 11AM, MONDAY 22ND AUGUST
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MELBOURNE
WEDNESDAY 7 DECEMBER // 170 RUSSELL (18+)
SUNDAY 11 DECEMBER // METRO THEATRE (18+)
