Lenny Kravitz

Lenny Kravitz
Kravitz in 2024
Born
Leonard Albert Kravitz

(1964-05-26) May 26, 1964
New York City, U.S.
Other namesRomeo Blue
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • multi-instrumentalist
  • record producer
  • actor
Years active1981–present
Works
Spouse
(m. 1987; div. 1993)
ChildrenZoë Kravitz
Parent(s)Roxie Roker
Sy Kravitz
Relatives
AwardsFull list
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • bass
  • drums
  • keyboards
  • piano
Labels
Websitelennykravitz.com

Leonard Albert Kravitz (born May 26, 1964) is an American singer, musician, songwriter, record producer, and actor. His debut album Let Love Rule (1989) was characterized by a blend of rock, funk, reggae, hard rock, soul, and R&B, along with his subsequent releases.

Kravitz has had hit singles, including "It Ain't Over 'til It's Over" (1991) and "Again" (2000), both of which peaked within the Billboard Hot 100's top ten. His 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 of which peaked within the top ten of the Alternative Airplay chart. Kravitz has won several awards, including the Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance, which he received four years in a row from 1999 to 2002, breaking the record for most wins in that category, and setting the record for most consecutive wins in one category by a male performer. Kravitz has sold over 40 million albums worldwide and was ranked 93 on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock".

Aside from his music career, Kravitz has acted in films including Precious (2009) and the first two installments of The Hunger Games film series (2012–13). In addition, he also founded the creative studio Kravitz Design Inc. Kravitz was previously married to Lisa Bonet, with whom he has a daughter, Zoë Kravitz.