When LA-based power-poppers Candy released their debut Whatever Happened To Fun… in 1985, it followed four years of gigging, writing and demo-recording that had assured them priority billing on the Hollywood club scene.
Managed by Howard Marks, who also looked after Kiss’ interests back then, the colourful quartet seemed to have a bright future. Yet, within a year, charismatic vocalist Kyle Vincent had departed and the group split into two. Bassist Jonathan Daniel, drummer John Schubert and new guitarist Ryan Roxie formed Electric Angels, moving to New York, while Gilby Clarke put together Kill For Thrills, before moving into his celebrated role as replacement for Izzy Stradlin’ in Guns N’ Roses.
