Candye Kane

Candice Caleb (November 13, 1961 – May 6, 2016), known professionally as Candye Kane, was an American blues singer, entertainer and adult film star. She loved to sing as a young girl and even appeared on "The Gong Show," as a kid. She dreamed of a successful music career and did get some music gigs, but worked in the adult entertainment industry briefly in the early to mid 1980s during porn's golden age to help finance her music career. Candye was recognized as an award-winning singer, songwriter, and performer in the blues and jazz genres. She was included in the books Rolling Stone Guide to Jazz and Blues, Elwood's Blues by Dan Aykroyd, The Blueshound Guide to Blues, AllMusic, and other blues books and periodicals.

Candye Kane
Kane in January 2005
Background information
Birth nameCandice Caleb
Born(1961-11-13)November 13, 1961
Ventura, California, U.S.
DiedMay 6, 2016(2016-05-06) (aged 54)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)adult film actress,
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • feminist
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active1986–2016
LabelsSire London, Ruf, Delta Groove, Vizztone, Antone's
Websitewww.candyekane.com
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