What is five heartbeats eddie kane?

Eddie Kane is a character from the 1991 musical drama film "The Five Heartbeats". He is portrayed by actor Michael Wright.

Eddie Kane was the lead singer of The Five Heartbeats, a fictional African American R&B group from the 1960s. He was known for his smooth vocals and flashy stage presence.

Throughout the film, Eddie's ego and addiction to drugs and alcohol cause tension within the group. He is often at odds with group leader, Duck, and it is implied that he may have feelings for Duck's wife, also a member of the group.

Eddie's drug addiction reaches a breaking point when he is arrested and forced to perform for the police while in withdrawal. Following this incident, he is kicked out of the group and spirals further into addiction and personal turmoil.

Later in the film, Eddie is shown to have cleaned up his act and is performing with a new group, though it is unclear if he has fully overcome his addiction.

Overall, Eddie Kane serves as a cautionary tale of the dangers of ego and substance abuse, and the impact they can have on personal relationships and artistic success.