Kandi Barbour, born Kandie Lou Dotson on February 15, 1959, in Russellville, Alabama, emerged as a notable figure in the adult entertainment industry during the Golden Age of Porn. Raised in Dothan, Alabama, she dropped out of high school and pursued modeling after being discovered by photographer Diana Hardy in the mid-1970s. Barbour quickly gained popularity posing for men's magazines such as Velvet, Swank, and Stag, which paved the way for her entry into hardcore adult films in 1978.
Over the next six years, she appeared in around 35 pornographic movies, captivating audiences with her striking brunette looks and vibrant on-screen presence. She also worked as an exotic dancer and later in phone sex services. Retiring from the industry in 1984, Barbour relocated briefly to Hawaii before facing personal challenges.
In 2009, she received recognition with induction into the XRCO Hall of Fame Pioneers branch. She passed away on January 18, 2012, in San Francisco at age 52. Her career highlights her role as a pioneer in classic adult cinema.