Sheila E. Unites Prince Bands

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Charity concert planned for mid-December

Drummer/singer Sheila E. is planning a benefit concert in Los Angeles featuring the alumni of Prince's many backing bands. Actress Carmen Electra, discovered and named by Prince in 1991, will host.
"It's going to be all the Prince band members from all the bands, together, for one night only," says Sheila, who goes back twenty years with Prince. "It's never been done before."

All proceeds from the concert -- to be held at either the Los Angeles Forum or the Universal Amphitheater on December 13th or 15th ("we have the time on hold right now," Sheila says) -- will go towards the creation of the Compassion Care Center in Los Angeles, a safe haven for abused or abandoned children that provides education, counseling and mentoring.

The members of the Revolution who've already signed on include guitarist Wendy Melvoin, keyboardist Lisa Coleman, keyboardist Matt Fink and drummer Bobby Z. "It's fabulous because they haven't played together as a band in twenty years," Sheila says. Onboard from the Family ("the band that Prince had that never really toured") are saxophonist Eric Leeds, singer Susannah Melvoin (Wendy's twin), percussionist Jerome Benton and singer/keyboardist Paul Peterson.

The one member who has not yet been invited is Prince himself. "There's no pressure on him, but we'd like for him to come," Shiela says. "He's why we're doing this, because he started all of it."

Prince first recruited Sheila to sing on "Erotic City," the flip side to his Number One 1984 single "Let's Go Crazy." He also helped her land a solo deal with Warner Bros. and penned the title track to her debut album, Glamorous Life, a Top Ten single.

After two more solo albums, (Sheila E. in Romance 1600 and Sheila E.) she rejoined Prince's band for 1987's Sign O' the Times tour.

The building of the Compassion Care Center is just one of many projects of Sheila and business partner Lynn Mabry's Lil' Angel Bunny Foundation (LABF). Sheila herself was sexually abused by a babysitter, as was Mabry by a family friend.

"We're going to use music as a therapy for the children," Sheila explains.

Sheila also has her own line of drum kits for children, the Sheila E. Player's Series, and she has donated instruments to foster homes. "A lot the kids have been abused so severely they have not been able to speak," she says, "and since they've had the drums, they're talking."

Sheila E. is touring as a member of Ringo Starr's All Starr Band through September 7th

Wow! If Prince did show up Prince and Revolution could jam! That would be hot! Think it'll happen?

Great news ! Sheila ur the 1 .

Now that would be some serious FUNK!
Cat...Where ya at???

The members of the Revolution who've already signed on include guitarist Wendy Melvoin, keyboardist Lisa Coleman, keyboardist Matt Fink and drummer Bobby Z.
That's great, Sheila

Ho much people can hold the Los Angeles Forum or the Universal Amphitheater? i guess there will be a lot of people for the revolution reunion!

I have to repeat a question that Xtruex asked on the other 'Sheila E.' thread, where will Mark Brown be? It wouldn't be the same if he wasn't there.

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Proud member of Prince's cult for 20 years!

this sounds so kewl!

Awesome!!! Too bad I live so damn far away.

Irish Diplomacy: The art of telling someone to go to hell, and having them look forward to the trip.

My give a damn is busted.

Shit,Damn !
If he shows it will be the biggest Prince happening in 15 years !

Keep your fingers crossed !

great news! Let's hope they make a film of it...
Being Xmas time, maybe Prince's heart will be sweeter and he will show up?

Actress Carmen Electra, discovered and named by Prince in 1991, will host.
let's hope that she will not "rap"/ "sing" !

alexxa15 said:

"the foolish dog, bark at the flying bird" From "Jah Live" -Bob Marley

and I also hope Cat and Levi will make it

Jill , imagine All Day All Night live by Jill Jones & The Revolution Arrrggghhh

If sheila's got something to do with it-my take is Prince
will show up.
what about andre,dez,rosie?

The Forum's indoor seating capacity is 16,005 - 17,505. The Universal Amphitheater: 6,189 seats (with general admission Orchestra Pit) or 6,089 seats (without general admission Orchestra Pit)

No matter which venue ends up with the event, I will definitely be there!

C O O L

muleFunk said:

hmmm... think about it. If he does show up to this, he will have to play the old songs. Maybe even dirty ones like Darlin Nikki. If he plays some old stuff there, maybe he will start playing those again! This could be the ultimate turning point for all that is Prince! He could verywell be "back" if this works out.


here's to wishful thinking.


and a fishslap back into reality for me...




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If this story is true, you must almost believe that Prince will appear as a suprise guest.

I'd love to go :O I want to go :O :O this is gonna be such a show ... no way to miss it



this cow's for Sheila

I'VE GOT TO GO! No matter what it takes!!!

EverlastingNow said:

muleFunk said:

Shit,Damn !
If he shows it will be the biggest Prince happening in 15 years !

Keep your fingers crossed !

And the funny part is, if he doesn't show up it will still be one of the biggest Prince happenings in 15 years!

When do the tickets go on sale !!!

Oh my god.

This is amazing .

This could be the start of things...let's hope at least.

When tickets are on, I'm there, no doubt.

Holy Shit!

Wendy and Lisa!

and possibly Prince!


I've been waiting more than 15 years for this.
:: fainting:::

Anybody letting their minds run wild yet on some of the songs they may do?? Any solo Sheila or Wendy and Lisa stuff too?? I would love to hear the Revolution do Are you my Baby?

So how psyched y'all gonna' be if Prince doesn't show?

Don't pretend it's not possible.

And what of the set list? (think only songs with non-explicit content) Rules out a lot of em'.