Lenny Kravitz is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and actor, was born in New York City to TV news producer Sy Kravitz and actress Roxie Roker, immersing him in the entertainment industry from a young age.
Bio/Wiki
Age- 59 years
Full name-Leonard Albert Kravitz
Height- 174 cm
Weight- 73 kg
Born- 26 May 1964
Birthplace-Manhattan, New York, United States
Spouse-Lisa Bonet (m. 1987–1993)
Profession-American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalis
Nationality- American
Family
His parents are Sy Kravitz and Roxie Roker. His father served as an NBC television news producer, while his mother was an actress.
Wife
He married actress Lisa Bonet in 1987. They split in 1993 but have since become a close friendship.
Children
They welcomed a daughter, Zoë Isabella Kravitz, in 1988.
Career
He embarked on a diverse music career, blending rock, funk, reggae, hard rock, soul, and R&B. Kravitz has produced numerous hit singles, including “It Ain’t Over ’til It’s Over” (1991) and “Again” (2000), both reaching the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other hits include “Let Love Rule” (1989), “Always on the Run” (1991), “Are You Gonna Go My Way” (1993), “Fly Away” (1998), and “American Woman” (1999), all reaching the top 10 on the Alternative Airplay chart. He’s won multiple awards, including four consecutive Grammy Awards for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance (1999-2002), setting a record. He’s also received accolades from the American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, Brit Awards, and others. With over 40 million albums sold worldwide, Kravitz is recognized as one of the top artists in hard rock, ranked at No. 93 on VH1’s “100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock”. In addition to music, he has pursued acting, appearing in films like Precious (2009) and The Hunger Games series (2012–2013).
In 2014, Lenny Kravitz released his tenth studio album, “Strut,” on his own Roxie Records via Kobalt Label Services. The following year, he performed with Katy Perry at the Super Bowl XLIX halftime show. In 2015, during a concert in Stockholm, his leather pants ripped, exposing his genitals to the audience. He faced no legal repercussions for the incident. Kravitz also ventured into furniture design, launching a collection with CB2 in 2015, inspired by 70s design and Gabriella Crespi’s work. He made guest appearances on television shows like “Better Things” in 2016 and “Star” in 2017. His Raise Vibration world tour in 2018 coincided with the release of his 11th studio album. Kravitz signed with BMG Rights Management for a new worldwide music publishing deal in April 2018. He began work on a follow-up album to “Raise Vibration” and a possible film soundtrack. In July 2022, Kravitz was named one of PETA’s Most Beautiful Vegan Celebrities. In 2023, his song “Road to Freedom,” written for the film “Rustin,” was nominated for a Golden Globe Award and shortlisted for the Oscars’ Best Original Song category in December 2023.
Net Worth
Lenny Kravitz’s present net worth stands at $90 million.
Latest News about Lenny Kravitz
Lenny Kravitz Honored as People’s Music Icon at 2024 People’s Choice Awards
Lenny Kravitz was recognized as a certified rock legend when he received the 2024 People’s Choice Awards’ People’s Music Icon award on Sunday. The 59-year-old musician, known for hits like “Let Love Rule,” performed a medley of his songs, including “Fly Away,” “It Ain’t Over ’til It’s Over,” “Are You Gonna Go My Way,” and his recent single “TK421.” During his acceptance speech, Kravitz emphasized the importance of authenticity, stating that being an icon means daring to be different and staying true to oneself rather than pursuing something inauthentic for financial gain.
“An icon, to me, is someone who inspires and teaches others to believe in themselves, and their direction, whatever that direction is,” he said. “It’s never been about how many records I sell, or how many awards I win. It’s not about trying to write hits, or being calculated or formulaic. It’s about enjoying and being grateful for the journey, and using the gifts that God gave you, and that journey goes how it goes. And it will continue, because I’m just doing me.”
