Lenny Kravitz
Profession: Musician
Born: May 26, 1964
Age: 61 years old
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: New York, USA
Known for: albums such as Are You Gonna Go My Way and 5.
Biography
Leonard Albert Kravitz is an American singer, and record producer well known for his hit songs like “Fly Away”, and “Are You Gonna Go My Way”. He combined vintage styles with modern sounds throughout his long career.
Lenny Kravitz was born in New York City to parents, Sy Kravitz, and Roxie Roker. He was inspired by his mother’s role on television and his father’s media background. He taught himself to play multiple instruments such as guitar, ans keyboards. He also participated in choir groups and formal music programs during his schooling.
Kravitz career took off in 1989 with the release of his first album “Let Love Rule”. The albumintroduced his signature mix of retro and contemporary elements.
He was identified as a rock star in 1993 for his song “Are You Gonna Go My Way”. The album’s title track became one of his most iconic songs to remember.
Kravitz continued to release successful hit songs during the late 1990s and early 2000s. The album “5 ” which featured “Fly Away”, became one of his signature tracks and won a Grammy. He also released a cover of the song “American Woman,” which was used in a major movie soundtrack.
He showed his ability to adapt, and evolve, with the release of albums like “Baptism”, and “Blue Electric Light”. He alsostayedtrue to his musical roots, while moving between rock anthems, and funk grooves.
Lenny has won several awards, which include multiple Grammy for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance. He delved into acting with appearances in films like “Precious”, and “The Hunger Games”.
Lenny Kravitz previously got married Lisa Bonet. He has a daughter named Zoë Kravitz.
Career Timeline
- 1989 – Let Love Rule (Album)
- 1991 – Mama Said (Album)
- 1993 – Are You Gonna Go My Way (Album)
- 1995 – Circus (Album)
- 1998 – 5 (Album)
- 1999 – “Fly Away” (Single)
- 1999 – “American Woman” (Single)
- 2001 – Lenny (Album)
- 2004 – Baptism (Album)
- 2008 – It Is Time for a Love Revolution (Album)
- 2011 – Black and White America (Album)
- 2014 – Strut (Album)
- 2018 – Raise Vibration (Album)
- 2024 – Blue Electric Light (Album)
Personal Details
- Alternative name: Leonard Albert Kravitz
- Nationality: American
- Height: 5 feet 8 in
- Religion: Christian
- Parents: Sy Kravitz (father), Roxie Roker (mother)
- Siblings: Laurie Kravitz (half-sibling), Tedi Kravitz (half-sibling)
- Spouse: Lisa Bonet (m. 1987-1993)
- Children: Zoë Kravitz (daughter)
- Official Websites: Instagram.com-@lennykravitz
Trivia
- Lenny Kravitz is a multi-instrumentalist.
- He won Grammy Awards from 1999 to 2002, for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance.
- He has a diverse cultural heritage. His mother was an African-American, and his father was a Jewish.
- His album titled “Are You Gonna Go My Way” recorded massive success at the international level.
- He has starred in films like “Precious”, and “The Hunger Games series”.
- He lives partly in the Bahamas.
- His most recent album “Blue Electric Light” marked his 12th studio album.
- He is worth over $90 million.