Lenny Kravitz Net Worth, Biography, Daughter, Height, UEFA Finals

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Lenny Kravitz Biography

Leonard Albert Kravitz (Born May 26, 1964), known as Lenny Kravitz, is an American singer, songwriter, actor and Mult instrumentalist. He was born in Manhattan, New York City, U.S.A.

Profile Summary

Real Name: Leonard Albert Kravitz

Nick Name: Lenny Kravitz

Other Names: Romeo Blue

Date of Birth: May 26, 1964

Place of Birth: Manhattan, New York City, USA

Nationality: American

Parent(s): Roxie Roker, Sy Kravitz

Years Active: 1981-present

Occupations: Singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, record producer, actor

Wife: Lisa Bonet (m. 1987; div 1993)

Children: Zoe Kravitz

Genre: Pop/Rock

Website: http://lennykravitz.com/

Early Life

Leonard Albert Kravitz is regarded as one of the preeminent rock musicians of our time and he has been in the industry for over three decades. Lenny Kravitz became a non-denominational Christian at 13. He usually spends his weekends at his grandmother Bessie’s house In Brooklyn while he spends his weekdays attending P.S. 6 elementary school on the Upper East Side of Manhattan with his parents.

At age 3, He used Pots and Pans as drums in the kitchen. He told his parents at age five that he wanted to be a musician.

Lenny Kravitz’s parents were also the reason why he loved music early because while growing up, he was exposed to different genres of music such as R and B, classical, jazz, blues and gospel.

When he was 7, he had the opportunity to watch the Jackson 5 perform at Madison Square Garden.

In an interview, he said he is half-Jewish and still identifies as a Christian. He doesn’t joke about the place of spirituality, which also plays a role in his growth.

Spirituality was prominently featured in his tattoo inscribed with “My Heart Belongs to Jesus Christ”, the tattoo was written on his back. One of his albums was titled “Baptism”.

He is a member of the Canadian Charity Artists Against Racism.

Career

It all started in 1985 when Lenny Kravitz met his Bassist, Henry Hirsch, Keyboardist and recording Engineer. The same year, he recorded a demo at his Hoboken, New Jersey.

Kravitz also met with Karl Denson, a saxophonist who joined him to play on the song titled “Let Love Rule”.

In 1989, Lenny released his debut album, Let Love Rule, a funk and rock combination with a 1960s Vibe. The album was a huge success in the U.S. and spread across Europe.

His Wife, Liza Bonet, also helped direct the debut music video for “Let Love Rule”.

Lenny was signed with the Talent booking agency CAA with the help of Stephen Smith; they were fielding offers for Kravitz. The first offer was on a club tour, opening slots for Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, the Heartbreakers and David Bowie.

He released a deluxe edition of Let Love Rule by Virgin in May 2009. He used it to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the song.

Lenny performed the song “Cold Turkey” at the John Lennon Memorial concert. He produced and co-wrote a song with Ingrid Chavez titled “Justify My Love” for Madonna.

The song was one of her greatest hits album, The Immaculate Collection, due to its explicit videos.

In 1991, he produced a self-titled album, Vanessa Paradis, for Vanessa Paradis, a French singer and actress. Same year, he released his second album, Mama Said which reached the Top 40. The song lyrics were centred on his ex-wife Bonet; he was talking about his depression over their breakup.

His song Are You Gonna Go My Way, released in 1993, reached number 12 on the Billboard 200, and Kravitz won a BRIT Award in 1994 as the best international male artist 1994.

His sixth album, Lenny, was released in October 2001. He was obtained and detained by the Miami Police Department. The reason is that the police stated that he matched the bank robber’s description. After that incident, the police apologized for the wrong identity. Immediately after his release, he wrote the song “Bank Robber Man”.

In May 2004, his seventh album, Baptism, was released. The first single was titled “Where Are We Runnin”. On October 30, 2005, his tour began. But a night before the date, October 29, he lost his father. While performing, he gave the breaking news to the crowd. He added that it was not a time of mourning and that it was a time to celebrate because his father is in heaven now. The tour was a huge success, ending in Anaheim, California, on February 25, 2006.

Lenny Kravitz Parents

Leonard Albert Kravitz was born and raised in New York City. He was the only child of his parents. His father was an N.B.C. television news producer, Sy Kravitz (1924-2005), while his mother, Roxie Roker, was an actress (1929-1995).

Lenny’s mother is of African-American and Bahamian descent, and she’s a Christian, while his father is from the Ukraine-Jewish Origin.

His mother is also related to Presenter AI Rocker as his second cousin.

Lenny Kravitz’s father was a Jazz Promoter, and he was friends with Sarah Vaughan, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Bobby Short, Ella Fitzgerald and other Jazz singers.

At age 10, Kravitz moved to Los Angeles with his parents in 1974 when his movies appeared in The Jeffersons.

He was a chorister at the California Boys Choirs for about three years where he sang with the Metropolitan Opera. While preparing for rock music, he listened to the Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Aerosmith, Pink Floyd, Grateful Dead and the Who.

He was introduced to Marijuana in Junior High School; Fela Kuti, Marvin Gaye, Bill Withers, Miles Davis, and Pharoah Sanders were his Role models as of then.

Later, his inspiration came from musicians like Bob Marley and John Lennon.

Lenny Kravitz Daughter

Lenny Kravitz’s Daughter is also a celebrity. Her name is Zoe Isabella Kravitz born in December 1988. She is an American actress, singer and model.

Lenny Kravitz Wife

Lenny Kravitz met his first wife, Lisa Bonet, at a New Edition concert in California in 1985 and got married in 1987. She was an actress in The Cosby Show. They became so close before starting up a relationship. They had a daughter together, Zoe Isabella Kravitz, on December 1, 1988. In 1993, they divorced.

Lenny Kravitz Relationships

1991-1996, he dated Vanessa Paradis, a French Singer and Model. He dated and lived with Adriana Lima, a Brazilian Model, in 2001. He engaged the Model in 2002, and in 2003 the engagement was called off.

He dated Nicole Kidman, an actress, from 2003 to 2004.

Lenny Kravitz Age

How old is Lenny Kravitz? Lenny Kravitz is 60 years old as of 2024.

Lenny Kravitz Height

Lenny Kravitz stands a height of 5’ 9’’ (1.75m)

Lenny Kravitz’s Net Worth

Lenny Kravitz has an estimated Net Worth of $90 million.

Real Estate

Lenny owns many properties. 2005, he sold a 12,000-square-foot Mansion for $14.5 million. He also owns houses in Brazil, Paris, New Orleans and the Bahamas.

In 2010, he sold his Manhattan duplex penthouse to Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys for $14.995.

Kravitz Design

2003, he formed Kravitz Design Inc., a New York City-based company. The company’s Niche down to product creative direction, commercial and design.

The Kravitz Design Inc. made a deal with Flavor Paper wallpaper in 2010 to engage in their Crystal Palace Collection.

Lenny Kravitz Movies

1998- The Rugrats Movie

2001- Zoolander

2007- The Driving Bell and the Butterfly

2012- The World is Watching: Making the Hunger

2013- The Hunger Games Catching Fire

2014- Holy Ghost

2022- Shotgun Wedding

Lenny Kravitz’s TV shows

2001- Being Mick

2002- The Simpsons

2004- Rebeide

2010- Entourage

2016- Better Things

Awards and Nominations

Lenny Kravitz Grammy Awards

In 1999, he won his first Grammy for “Best Male Rock Vocal Performance” for “fly Away”, “American Woman”

In 2001, he won an award for Best Rock Song, “Again”; in 2002, he won the Best Male Rock Vocal Performance.

Zebrik Music Awards

In 2007, he won an award as the best International Male

Lenny Kravitz Music

Studio Albums

1989- Let Love Rule

1991- Mama Said

1993- Are You Gonna Go My Way

1995- Circus

1998- 5

2001- Lenny

2004- Baptism

2008- It is Time for a Love Revolution

2011- Black and White America

2014- Strut

2024- Blue Electric Light

Lenny Kravitz Tours

Below are some of his tours and dates

Let Love Rule Tour (1990)

Universal Love Tour (1993)

Circus Tour (1995-1996)

The Freedom Tour (1998-99)

The Baptism Tour (2004)

Love Revolution (2008)

Black and White Tour (2011)

Here to Love Tour (2020)

Raise Vibration Tour (2011)

Clectric Church Tour: One Night Only (2005)

FAQ

Why is Lenny Kravitz so famous?

Lenny Kravitz has won several Grammies and multiple awards, too. He has been in the industry for over thirty years. He is also one of the most celebrated guitarists in rock music.

Is Lenny Kravitz a billionaire?

He is not yet a billionaire. According to Celebrity Net Worth, he has an estimated net worth of $90 million.

Who is Lenny Kravitz’s wife?

Lenny Kravitz is not married at the moment. He was once married to Lisa Bonet. 

Not currently! The “American Woman” rocker was married once to A Different World actress Lisa Bonet. The pair wed in 1987 and welcomed a daughter, Zoë Isabella Kravitz, the next year. They split in 1993 but have since become close friends.

Who performed at the UEFA Champions League final?

The four Times Grammy Award winner, Lenny Kravitz, was live on stage on June 1, 2024, at Wembley Stadium, London. Sang’ Celebration of Life.’ The show was sponsored by Pepsi. He started at 19:45 PM and ended at 19:54 PM GTM+1.

How many times has Lenny Kravitz been married?

He was only married to Lisa.

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