Escovedo is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
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Alejandro Escovedo
Pedro Alejandro Escovedo (born January 10, 1951) is an American rock musician, songwriter, and singer, who has been recording and touring since the late 1970s. His primary instrument is the guitar. He has played in various rock genres, includin ...
, Mexican-American singer-songwriter
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Coke Escovedo
Joseph Thomas "Coke" Escovedo (April 30, 1941 – July 13, 1986) was an American percussionist, who came from a prominent musical family including five musician brothers and his niece, Sheila E. He played in various genres, including R&B, jaz ...
(1941–1986), American percussionist
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Juan de Escobedo (1530–1578), Spanish politician
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Pete Escovedo
Peter Michael Escovedo Jr. (born July 13, 1935 in Pittsburg, California) is an American percussionist.
Career
With his two brothers, he formed the Escovedo Bros Latin Jazz Sextet, before Carlos Santana hired Pete and Coke Escovedo for his grou ...
(born 1935), Afro-Latin American musician, father of Sheila
* Sheila Escovedo (born 1957), better known as
Sheila E
Sheila Cecilia Escovedo (born December 12, 1957), known under the stage name Sheila E., is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. Regarded as one of the greatest musicians of her generation; she is known for skills as a multi-instrumental ...
, American singer, drummer, and percussionist
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