Lenny Kravitz

Lenny Kravitz
Lenny Kravitz in Brasília, Brazil on March 19, 2005
Lenny Kravitz in Brasília, Brazil on March 19, 2005
Background information
Birth nameLeonard Albert Kravitz
Also known asThe Krav
Born (1964-05-26) May 26, 1964 (age 62)
Manhattan, New York City, USA
OriginUnited States
GenresRock, hard rock, funk rock, album rock, neo-psychedelia, pop rock, soul, R&B, ballads
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, actor
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, bass, drums, harmonica, keyboards, percussion, sitar, piano
Years active1989 - present
LabelsVirgin Records America
Websitewww.lennykravitz.com

Leonard Albert "Lenny" Kravitz (born May 26, 1964) is an American rock singer, musician, songwriter and actor. Some of his biggest hit songs include "It Ain't Over Til It's Over", "Again", and "Fly Away". He sung on "(I Can't Make It) Another Day" Michael Jackson's 2010 album Michael. He also wrote and produced the song.

Early life

He is of African-American, Afro-Bahamian and Ashkenazi Jewish (from Russia and Ukraine) descent. His mother, Roxie Roker (1929-1995), was an actress on The Jeffersons in the 1970s and His daughter Zoë Kravitz who is also an actress.

The family of his father Sy Kravitz has Ukrainian roots.

He started his music career in the 1980's under the stage name "Romeo Blue". However, he did not hit mainstream success until the mid-1990's, with the release of his album “Circus" in 1995.

Albums

YearAlbum
1989Let Love Rule
1991Mama Said
1993Are You Gonna Go My Way
1995Circus
19985
2001Lenny
2004Baptism
2008It Is Time for a Love Revolution
2011Black and White America
2014 Strut
2018 Raise Vibration
2024 Blue Electric Light

Singles

References

  1. ↑ "Lenny Kravitz Music News & Info | Billboard.com". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 13, 2010. Retrieved March 8, 2010.
  2. ↑ "Roxie Roker". IMDb.
  3. ↑ Mitchell Peters (August 12, 2011). "Lenny Kravitz Returns With 'Black and White America,' Countless Partnerships". Billboard.
  4. ↑ "Lenny Kravitz Biography". Concerty.com.