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When did Sheila E. perform during the time period from 1996 to 2005?
In 1996, Sheila E. played in Japanese pop singer Namie Amuro's live band.
Did she do any other performances besides playing in Japanese pop singer Namie Amuro's live band in 1996?
Sheila E. was also the leader of the house band on the short-lived late night talk show, The Magic Hour, hosted by Earvin Magic Johnson Jr. in the late 1990s.
What other things did Sheila E. do besides be the leader of the house band on the short-lived talk show, The Magic Hour, in the late 1990s?
Sheila E. has performed three stints as one of the member All-Starrs of Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, in 2001, 2003, and 2006.
Did Sheila E. do well on Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band's show?
Sheila E.'s drum duets with Ringo Starr are a moment of comic relief in the show.
Did Sheila E. work with Prince?
Sheila E. also performed at Prince's One Nite Alone... Live! concert.

Question: Was she on American Idol?
Self-contained rewrite: Was Sheila E. on the show American Idol?