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Lenny Kravitz
Lenny Kravitz in Brasília, Brazil on March 19, 2005
Lenny Kravitz in Brasília, Brazil on March 19, 2005
Background information
Birth name Leonard Albert Kravitz
Born May 26, 1964 (1964-05-26) (age 44)
New York City, New York, USA
Genre(s) Rock, hard rock, funk rock, album rock, neo-psychedelia, soul rock, pop rock,
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, arranger
Instrument(s) Singing, guitar, bass, drums, harmonica, keyboards, percussion, sitar, piano
Years active 1989–present
Label(s) Virgin
Associated acts Karl Denson, Dan Dyer, Vanessa Paradis, Madonna, Slash, Aerosmith, Mick Jagger, Baha Men, Michael Kamen, Angie Stone, Cree Summer, Lionel Richie, Zoro
Website www.lennykravitz.com

Leonard Albert "Lenny" Kravitz (born May 26, 1964) is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and arranger whose "retro" style incorporates elements of rock, soul, funk, reggae, hard rock, psychedelic, folk, and ballads. Brasília (bɾaˈziliɐ is the Capital of Brazil. The city and its District are located in the Central-West region of the country along a Plateau |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place Year 1964 ( MCMLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the 1964 Gregorian calendar. 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The piano is a Musical instrument played by means of a keyboard that produces sound by striking steel strings with Felt covered hammers In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Virgin Records is a British Record label founded by English entrepreneur Richard Branson, Simon Draper, and Nik Powell Karl Denson is a Funk and Jazz saxophonist flutist and vocalist from San Diego California Vanessa Chantal Paradis (born December 22, 1972 in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, France) is a French Singer and actress Madonna Louise Ciccone Ritchie (born August 16 1958 known as Madonna, is an American Saul Hudson (born 23 July 1965 more widely known by his stage name Slash, is an English - African American Guitarist best known as the former Aerosmith is an American Hard rock band sometimes referred to as "The Bad Boys from Boston " and "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band" Sir Michael Philip "Mick" Jagger, Kt (born 26 July 1943 is a Golden Globe -winning and two-time Grammy -winning English rock Baha Men is the name of a pop group from The Bahamas that plays a modernized style of Bahamian Folk music called Junkanoo. 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In addition to singing lead and backing vocals, Kravitz often plays all the guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, and percussion himself when recording. The guitar is a Musical instrument with ancient roots that is used in a wide variety of musical styles The electric bass guitar (also called electric bass, or simply bass; ˈbeɪs as in "base" is a Stringed instrument played primarily with the The drum is a member of the percussion group technically classified as a Membranophone. A musical keyboard is the set of adjacent depressible levers or keys on a Musical instrument, particularly the piano He won the Grammy Award for "Best Male Rock Vocal Performance" four years in a row from 1999 to 2002. The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences The Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance has been awarded since 1980. He has sold an estimated thirty million albums worldwide.

Contents

Biography

Early life

Kravitz was born in New York City, New York, the son of Roxie Roker, an actress known for her character Helen Willis in the 1970s hit television sitcom The Jeffersons, and Sy Kravitz, an NBC television news producer. The City of New York New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous Roxie Roker ( August 28, 1929 &ndash December 2, 1995) was an American actress of Bahamian heritage who was best known Seymour "Sy" Kravitz ( December 10 1924 &ndash October 29 2005) was an American filmmaker and retired NBC TV news The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Kravitz's father was of Ukrainian Jewish descent[1] and his mother was of Bahamian descent. Jewish communities have lived in the territory of Ukraine for centuries and developed many of modern Judaism 's most distinctive theological and cultural traditions The Bahamas, officially the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, is an independent sovereign English -speaking country consisting of two thousand Cays and Though biracial, Kravitz identifies more with his Bahamian heritage and is widely recognized as an African American [2]. The terms multiracial and mixed-race describe people whose ancestries come from different races. Kravitz was named after his uncle, Pfc. Leonard Kravitz, who was killed in action on March 6, 1951 near Yangpyeong, Korea at the age of 20. In many Armed forces in the world Private First Class is a rank held by junior enlisted persons Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Year 1951 ( MCMLI) was a Common year starting on Monday. Events of 1951 January Yangpyeong County ( Yangpyeong-gun) is a county in Gyeonggi Province South Korea. Korea is a geographic area composed of two sovereign countries a civilization and a former state situated on the Korean Peninsula in East Asia. Pfc. Kravitz fearlessly defended against a surprise Chinese Army attack, saving most of his platoon; he was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the second highest military decoration of the United States Army. The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC is the second highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of the United States Army, awarded for extreme The United States Army is a military organization whose primary mission is to "provide necessary forces and capabilities. [3]

Kravitz grew up spending weekdays on the Upper East Side of Manhattan attending P. The Upper East Side is a neighborhood in the borough of Manhattan in New York City, between Central Park and the East River. Manhattan Island, in New York Harbor, is much the largest part of the Borough of Manhattan, one of the Five Boroughs which form the City of New York S. 6 on 81st and Madison with his parents at his grandmother Bessie Roker's house in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn. Bedford-Stuyvesant (pron \ˈstī-və-sənt\ (also known as Bed-Stuy) is a neighborhood in the central portion of the New York City, USA, borough Brooklyn (named after the Dutch town Breukelen) is one of the five boroughs of New York City. Kravitz began banging on pots and pans in the kitchen, playing them as drums at the age of three. At the age of five, he wanted to be a musician. He began playing the drums and soon added guitar. A drum kit (also drum set or trap set) is a collection of Drums Cymbals and sometimes other Percussion instruments such as cowbells The guitar is a Musical instrument with ancient roots that is used in a wide variety of musical styles Kravitz grew up listening to the music his parents listened to: R&B, jazz, classical, opera, gospel, and blues. Jazz is an American Musical art form which originated in the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States Classical music is a broad term that usually refers to mainstream music produced in or rooted in the traditions of Western liturgical and Secular music Opera is an art form in which Singers and Musicians perform a Dramatic work (called an opera which combines a text (called a Libretto Gospel music is Music that is written to express either personal or a communal belief regarding Christian life as well as (in terms of the varying music styles to The Blues is a vocal and instrumental form of Music based on the use of the Blue notes It emerged as an accessible form of self-expression "My parents were very supportive of the fact that I loved music early on, and they took me to a lot of shows," Kravitz said. [4] Around the age of 7, he saw The Jackson 5 perform at Madison Square Garden, which became his favorite group. The Jackson 5 (also spelled The Jackson Five or The Jackson 5ive, and later known as The Jacksons) was an American popular music Family Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG, and known colloquially as The Garden, has been the name of four Arenas in New York City. [5] His father, who was also a jazz promoter, was friends with Duke Ellington, Sarah Vaughan, Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, Bobby Short, Miles Davis and other jazz greats. Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29 1899 &ndash May 24 1974 was an American Composer, Pianist, and Bandleader. Sarah Lois Vaughan (nicknamed " Sassy " and " The Divine One ") ( March 27 1924, &ndash April William "Count" Basie ( August 21, 1904 &ndash April 26, 1984) was an American jazz pianist, Organist Ella Jane Fitzgerald (April 25 1917 &ndash June 15 1996 also known as " Lady Ella " and the "First Lady of Song" is considered one of the most influential Robert Waltrip "Bobby" Short ( September 15, 1924 &ndash March 21, 2005) was an American Cabaret singer and Miles Dewey Davis III (May 26 1926 &ndash September 28 1991 was an American Jazz Trumpeter, Bandleader, and Composer. Ellington even played "Happy Birthday" for him one year when he was about 5. " Happy Birthday to You " also known more simply as " Happy Birthday " is a traditional song that is sung to celebrate the anniversary of a person's [6] He was exposed to the soul music of Motown, Stax, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Al Green, Stevie Wonder, Curtis Mayfield, Gladys Knight, The Isley Brothers and Gamble and Huff growing up, key influences on his musical style. Soul music is a Music genre that combines Rhythm and blues and Gospel music, originating in the United States. "Motown" redirects here For the city see Detroit Michigan. Stax Records is an American record label founded in 1957 originally based out of Memphis Tennessee. James Joseph Brown Jr (May 3 1933 – December 25 2006 commonly referred to as "The Godfather of Soul" the "King of Funk" and "The Aretha Louise Franklin (born March 25 1942 Franklin has had a total of twenty number-one singles on the Billboard R&B Singles Chart, two of which became #1 hits on the Albert Greene (born April 13 1946 better known as Al Green, is an American gospel and Soul music singer who received great acclaim in Stevie Wonder (born Stevland Hardaway Judkins on May 13 1950 name later changed to Stevland Hardaway Morris) is an Curtis Lee Mayfield ( June 3, 1942 – December 26, 1999) was an American soul, R&B, and Funk Gladys Maria Knight, "The Empress of Soul" (born May 28, 1944) is a seven-time Grammy Award -winning American The Isley Brothers (ˈaɪzliː are a Grammy-winning American R&B / soul group [5] Kravitz often went to see New York theater, where his mother worked. Theatre (or theater, see spelling differences) is the branch of the Performing arts defined by Bernard Beckerman as what "occurs when one His mother encouraged his dreams of pursuing music.

In 1974, the Kravitz family relocated to Los Angeles when Kravitz's mother landed her role on The Jeffersons. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West At his mother's urging, Kravitz joined the California Boys Choir for three years, where he performed a classical repertoire, and sang with the Metropolitan Opera. The Metropolitan Opera Association of New York City, founded in April 1880 is a major presenter of all types of opera including Grand Opera. He performed in Mahler's Third Symphony at the Hollywood Bowl. The Symphony No 3 in D minor by Gustav Mahler was written between 1893 and 1896 The Hollywood Bowl is a famous modern Amphitheatre in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles California, USA, that is used primarily for music Performances It was in Los Angeles that Kravitz was first introduced to rock music, listening to Led Zeppelin, Kiss, Aerosmith, Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, The New York Dolls, Pink Floyd, Cream, and The Who. Rock music is a genre of Popular music often though not necessarily employing Electric guitar, Bass guitar, and Drums. Led Zeppelin were Kiss (also typeset as KISS) is an American rock band formed in New York City in December 1972 Aerosmith is an American Hard rock band sometimes referred to as "The Bad Boys from Boston " and "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band" James Marshall Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix) (November 27 1942 – September 18 1970 was an American Guitarist, Singer and Songwriter David Bowie (ˈboʊiː born David Robert Jones on 8 January 1947 is an English Musician, actor producer, and arranger. For the self-titled debut album see New York Dolls (album The New York Dolls are an American Glam rock band formed in Pink Floyd are Cream were a 1960s British rock band The Who are an English rock band formed in 1964. The primary lineup consisted of guitarist Pete Townshend [5] Kravitz wanted to be a session musician. Session musicians are musicians available for hire as opposed to musicians who are either permanent members of a musical outfit or who have acquired fame in their own right He also appeared as an actor in television commercials during this time.

Kravitz went to school enough to pass, but was spending more and more time jamming with friends. A jam session is a Musical act where Musicians gather and play (or "jam") without extensive preparation or predefined Arrangements His parents became concerned, wanting him to have something to fall back on. At the age of 15, determined to have a music career, Kravitz moved out of his house. He stayed with friends, slept in friends' cars, and at one point was even sleeping in his Ford Pinto. The Ford Pinto was a subcompact manufactured by the Ford Motor Company for the North American market first introduced on September 11, 1970 Inspired by David Bowie and The New York Dolls, Kravitz adopted the nom de guerre, "Romeo Blue," a new persona complete with straightened hair, eyeliner and mascara, and blue contact lenses, and began performing. David Bowie (ˈboʊiː born David Robert Jones on 8 January 1947 is an English Musician, actor producer, and arranger. For the self-titled debut album see New York Dolls (album The New York Dolls are an American Glam rock band formed in A pseudonym is a fictitious alternative to a person's legal name (see Alias) Hair straightening is a hair styling technique which involves the flattening and straightening of hair in order to give it a smooth streamlined and 'sleek' appearance Eye liner is a Cosmetic used to define the Eyes. It is applied around the contours of the eye to create a variety of aesthetic illusions Mascara is a cosmetic used to darken thicken and define Eyelashes Mascara comes in three forms liquid cake and cream Kravitz's music at this time was heavily influenced by the synth-laden funk pop of Prince. Prince Rogers Nelson (born June 7 1958 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is an American musician In 1982, Kravitz graduated from Beverly Hills High School and convinced his father to give him money to record instead of spending money on college. Beverly Hills High School (usually abbreviated as "Beverly" or as "BHHS" is the only major Public high school in Beverly Hills California With his first demo, Kravitz received offers from several record labels, including I.R.S. Records, but Kravitz was told he needed to change his music to either make it "black enough" to fit in with current radio-friendly R and B styles or to make it "whiter" to work as a rock artist. A demo version or demo of a song (shortened from the word "demonstration" is one recorded for reference rather than for release IRS (International Record Syndicate Records was a Record label, started in the United States in 1979 by Miles Copeland III along with Jay Boberg "I refused," Kravitz told the Los Angeles Times in 1989. The Los Angeles Times (also known as the LA Times) is a daily Newspaper published in Los Angeles California and distributed [4]

In 1985, Kravitz's parents divorced which had a profound impact on him. His relationship with his father became extremely strained. Kravitz focused on his music to help him get through this period. That year, Kravitz met actress Lisa Bonet backstage at a New Edition concert. Lisa Bonet (born November 16, 1967) is an Emmy Award -nominated American actress. New Edition is an American R&B / Pop group formed in Boston Massachusetts in 1978 that was most popular during the 1980s Bonet worked on The Cosby Show, the number one rated show on television. The Cosby Show is an American television Situation comedy starring Bill Cosby, first airing on September 20, 1984 They were close friends for two years before falling in love. Kravitz moved back to New York City where The Cosby Show was produced in 1987, moving in with now girlfriend Bonet. Kravitz and Bonet eloped on November 16, 1987, her 20th birthday, in a Las Vegas ceremony. Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Las Vegas ( Spanish: "The Meadows" is the most populous City in the state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally Kravitz, still known as Romeo Blue at the time, suddenly found himself in the headlines of tabloid newspapers. A tabloid is a Newspaper industry term which refers to a smaller newspaper format per spread to a weekly or semi-weekly alternative newspaper that focuses on local-interest They had a daughter, Zoë Isabella Kravitz, born on December 1, 1988. Zoë Isabella Kravitz (born December 1, 1988) is an American Actress known for her roles in The Brave One (2007 with Events 800 - Charlemagne judges the accusations against Pope Leo III in the Vatican Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar)

With record labels still telling him his music wasn't "black enough" or "white enough," Kravitz decided to record an album on his own. Kravitz had met recording engineer/keyboardist/bassist Henry Hirsch in 1985 when recording a demo at his Hoboken, New Jersey recording studio. Audio engineering is a part of audio science dealing with the recording and reproduction of Sound through mechanical and electronic means A keyboardist is a Musician who plays Keyboard instruments Until the early 1960s musicians who played keyboards were generally classified as either pianists A bass player (bassist is a Musician who plays a Double bass, Bass guitar, keyboard bass or wind Hoboken is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. A recording studio is a facility for sound recording. Ideally the space is specially designed by an acoustician to achieve the desired acoustic properties (sound The two shared an interest in using real instruments and vintage recording equipment, as well as a love of R&B, jazz, and rock. Kravitz would go on to collaborate with Hirsch on most of his albums. Kravitz began working on his debut album with Hirsch over the next year and a half, with Kravitz's father paying for the studio time. Kravitz met saxophonist Karl Denson and invited him to play on the song, "Let Love Rule". The saxophone (commonly referred to simply as sax) is a conical- bored transposing Musical instrument considered a member of the Woodwind Karl Denson is a Funk and Jazz saxophonist flutist and vocalist from San Diego California Kravitz was so impressed with his playing that Denson played on much of the album. Denson toured with Kravitz for the next 5 years. After completing the album, Kravitz met with Virgin Records. Virgin Records is a British Record label founded by English entrepreneur Richard Branson, Simon Draper, and Nik Powell The label was excited about the music he was making, music inspired by his relationship with wife Bonet and their new daughter. Kravitz dropped the name Romeo Blue. About his time as Romeo Blue, Kravitz said, "Ultimately, it got me back to myself. And when I finally did accept myself for myself, music started flowing out of me. "[4] Kravitz signed with Virgin Records in 1989.

Kravitz released his debut album Let Love Rule on September 19, 1989, a combination of rock and funk with a general 1960s vibe. Let Love Rule is the name of Lenny Kravitz 's debut album It was released on Virgin Records in September 1989 Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Music critics were mixed: some felt Kravitz was a gifted new artist, others felt he was overpowered by his musical influences. The album was a moderate success in the United States, but became huge outside of the US, especially in Europe. Lisa Bonet directed and appeared in his debut music video for the title track, "Let Love Rule". Kravitz set out on the road, first on a club tour, and then an opening slot for Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are an American rock band formed in 1975 by Tom Petty

Kravitz identifies himself as both a Christian and a Jew, which he described both as "all the same to me". [7] He also notes that spirituality "has been an important issue in my growth", given his upbringing by parents of different faiths. [8] Such spirituality is prominently featured on many of his songs, such as the lyrics on his album Baptism, and having his back inscribed with a tattoo stating, "My Heart Belongs to Jesus Christ. "[9] During another interview, he quipped "I'm half Jewish, I'm half black, I look in-between. "[10]

1990s, early career

In 1990, Kravitz co-wrote with Ingrid Chavez and produced the song "Justify My Love" for Madonna. " Justify My Love " was the first single by American singer-songwriter Madonna from her 1990 greatest hits compilation The Immaculate Collection Madonna Louise Ciccone Ritchie (born August 16 1958 known as Madonna, is an American The song, which appeared on her greatest hits album The Immaculate Collection and created controversy because of its explicit video, went to #1. The Immaculate Collection is the first greatest hits compilation album by American singer-songwriter Madonna, released on November 13, Kravitz separated from Lisa Bonet in 1991,[11] amid rumors of an affair between him and Madonna. Kravitz has denied any infidelity. [11] Kravitz and Bonet divorced in 1993.

In 1991, Kravitz produced the self-titled album Vanessa Paradis for French singer and actress Vanessa Paradis. Vanessa Paradis is the self-titled third album and English debut by popular French singer Vanessa Paradis. Vanessa Chantal Paradis (born December 22, 1972 in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, France) is a French Singer and actress He played most of the instruments and co-wrote most of the songs on the album. He also released his second album, Mama Said, which was his first album to reach the Top 40. Mama Said is Lenny Kravitz 's second studio album released in April 1991. The Top Forty or Top 40 is a music industry shorthand for the currently most-popular songs in a particular genre. The songs on the album were about Bonet and dedicated to her, documenting his depression over their breakup. [6] Kravitz's biggest single yet, "It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over", went to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100. " It Ain't Over 'til It's Over " is a soul – Motown song written and produced by American musician Lenny Kravitz for his second The single "Always on the Run", a tribute to his mother,[6] featured Slash on guitar. " Always on the Run " is the first single released from Mama Said by Lenny Kravitz. Saul Hudson (born 23 July 1965 more widely known by his stage name Slash, is an English - African American Guitarist best known as the former "Stand By My Woman" and "What Goes Around Comes Around" followed. Sean Lennon co-wrote and played piano on the song, "All I Ever Wanted". Sean Taro Ono Lennon (aka Sean Ono Lennon, born 9 October 1975 is an American singer songwriter musician and actor

In 1993, Kravitz wrote "Line Up" for Aerosmith's Steven Tyler, and appeared on Mick Jagger's solo album, Wandering Spirit, in a cover of the Bill Withers' soul classic, "Use Me". Aerosmith is an American Hard rock band sometimes referred to as "The Bad Boys from Boston " and "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band" Stephen Victor Tallarico (born March 26 1948 in Yonkers New York) better known as Steven Tyler (and often nicknamed The Demon of Sir Michael Philip "Mick" Jagger, Kt (born 26 July 1943 is a Golden Globe -winning and two-time Grammy -winning English rock Wandering Spirit is the third solo album by Mick Jagger and was released in 1993, Jagger's only solo album release of the 1990s Bill Withers (born July 4, 1938) is an American Singer-songwriter who performed and recorded from 1970 until 1985 That year Kravitz also got to work with idols Al Green and Curtis Mayfield. Albert Greene (born April 13 1946 better known as Al Green, is an American gospel and Soul music singer who received great acclaim in Curtis Lee Mayfield ( June 3, 1942 – December 26, 1999) was an American soul, R&B, and Funk

In 1993, Are You Gonna Go My Way was released, reaching #12 on the Billboard 200 and Kravitz earned a BRIT Award for best international male artist in 1994. This is a summary of significant events in music in 1993. Events January Are You Gonna Go My Way is the third studio Album by rock musician Lenny Kravitz, released in 1993 by Virgin Records The BRIT Awards, often simply called The BRITs, are the British Phonographic Industry 's annual pop music awards The title track won a MTV Video Music Award for Best Male Video for the video produced by Mark Romanek, in which Kravitz slung his dreadlocks and wore high-heeled platform boots. " Are You Gonna Go My Way " is the first single to be released by Lenny Kravitz from the album of the same name. The following is a list of the MTV Video Music Awards winners for Best Male Video. Mark Romanek (born September 18, 1959) is an award-winning American Music video director who has also moved into directing theatrical During the presentation of the MTV Video Music Awards, he performed the song with John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin on bass. The MTV Video Music Awards were established in the end of the summer of 1984 by MTV to celebrate the top Music videos of the year John Paul Jones (born John Baldwin on January 3, 1946) is an English Musician, Composer, arranger, Record Led Zeppelin were Several singles from the album would follow including, "Believe", "Is There Any Love In Your Heart", and "Heaven Help/Spinning Around Over You". This album was the first to feature guitarist Craig Ross, who has also played on all his subsequent albums[12]. Craig David Ross is an American Guitarist best known for performing and recording with Lenny Kravitz. One song, "Eleutheria", was influenced by the island Eleuthera in The Bahamas where Kravitz built a house and recording studio at that time. See also Eleutherae Eleuthera is an island in the Bahamas, lying 50 miles (80 km east of Nassau. The Bahamas, officially the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, is an independent sovereign English -speaking country consisting of two thousand Cays and [6] In 1993, he also released the EP, Spinning Around Over You, which included four live tracks from his "Universal Love Tour".

Kravitz (along with Stevie Wonder) covered the Kiss song "Deuce" for a tribute album. Stevie Wonder (born Stevland Hardaway Judkins on May 13 1950 name later changed to Stevland Hardaway Morris) is an Kiss (also typeset as KISS) is an American rock band formed in New York City in December 1972 He released the album Circus in 1995, which went to number 10 on the Billboard chart on the back of his past achievement. For the album by The Eraserheads, see Circus (Eraserheads Album. However, the album only had two hit singles: "Rock and Roll Is Dead" and "Can't Get You Off My Mind". " Rock and Roll Is Dead " is the first single released from the 1995 Lenny Kravitz album Circus.

With 5 (1998), Kravitz embraced digital technology such as Pro Tools and samplers for the first time. 5 is the fifth studio album by Lenny Kravitz, released in May 1998 This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1998 Pro Tools is a Digital Audio Workstation platform for Mac OS and Microsoft Windows operating systems developed and manufactured by Digidesign A sampler is an electronic musical instrument closely related to a Synthesizer. 5 introduced his music to an even wider audience thanks to the hit single "Fly Away" being featured prominently in both car manufacturer and airline commercials. " Fly Away " is the fourth single by rock musician Lenny Kravitz from his 1998 album 5. An airline provides air transport services for Passengers or Freight, generally with a recognized operating certificate or license 5 would reach #28 on the Billboard 200, with "Fly Away" reaching #1 on multiple charts. He would win the first of his four consecutive Grammy for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance at the Grammy Awards of 1999. The Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance has been awarded since 1980. The 41st Grammy Awards were held on February 24, 1999. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the year 1998 Other hits from the album included "If You Can't Say No", that was also remixed by dance producer Brian Transeau, and "I Belong to You". Brian Wayne Transeau (born October 4, 1971 in Rockville, Maryland) is an American music producer composer singer and songwriter better known "I Belong To You" is the second single to be released by rock musician Lenny Kravitz from his 5 album In 1999 he produced and sang with Cree Summer on her solo album Street Faerie. Cree Summer Francks (born July 7, 1969 in Los Angeles California) best known as Cree Summer, is an American born Actress Street Faërie was the first full-length album recorded by Cree Summer.

2000-2005

His cover version of The Guess Who's hit "American Woman" won him another Grammy at the Grammy Awards of 2000 and helped The Guess Who's song reach a new audience. In Popular music, a cover version, or simply cover, is a new rendition ( Performance or Recording) of a previously recorded commercially released The Guess Who is a Canadian rock band from Winnipeg Manitoba, that was one of the first to establish a major successful following in their own country " American Woman " is the title track of Canadian band The Guess Who 's 1970 album American Woman. The 42nd Grammy Awards were held on February 23, 2000. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the previous year Kravitz's version of the song originally came from the soundtrack of Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me and was added to 5 as a bonus track in 1999. Austin Powers The Spy Who Shagged Me is the second film in the Austin Powers series, released in 1999.

Lenny worked on two songs for Michael Jackson's Invincible album released in 2001, but those are tracks still unreleased. Michael Joseph Jackson (born August 29 1958 is an American musician entertainer and businessman . .

Kravitz released a Greatest Hits album in 2000. Greatest Hits is a Greatest hits Album by Lenny Kravitz, released in October 2000 (see 2000 in music) It proved to be his most successful album, reaching #2 on the Billboard 200 and selling over 8 million copies worldwide. The single "Again" earned him his third consecutive Grammy for the Best Male Rock Vocal in the Grammy Awards of 2001. " Again " is the first and only single by rock musician Lenny Kravitz released to promote his Greatest Hits album The 43rd Grammy Awards were held on February 21, 2001. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the previous year Kravitz also co-wrote the song "God Gave Me Everything" with Mick Jagger in this period, appearing on Jagger's 2001 solo album Goddess in the Doorway and in the film Being Mick. Sir Michael Philip "Mick" Jagger, Kt (born 26 July 1943 is a Golden Globe -winning and two-time Grammy -winning English rock Goddess in the Doorway is the fourth Solo album by Mick Jagger and was released in 2001 Being Mick is a 2001 Television movie which chronicles the life of Mick Jagger for one year

Kravitz released his sixth album Lenny in October 2001. Lenny is the sixth album and seventh recording by Lenny Kravitz, released in October 2001 The album was recorded in Miami. Kravitz wrote the song "Bank Robber Man" after the Miami Police Department detained and cuffed him while walking to the gym with his trainer because police stated that he matched the description of a bank robber. Lenny did not have any identification with him at the time and the police on the scene did not believe that he was indeed Lenny Kravitz. The bank teller who was robbed was then brought to the scene and said Lenny was not the bank robber. Miami Police later sent officers to Lenny's home to apologize for the detainment. When asked if he thought the incident was a case of racial profiling, Kravitz said he wasn’t sure. Racial profiling is the inclusion of racial or ethnic characteristics in determining whether a person is considered likely to commit a particular type of crime or The first single from the album, "Dig In", went to number 1 in Argentina and the top 10 in Italy and Portugal. "Dig In" is the lead-single by Lenny Kravitz from his sixth studio album Lenny. The video for Dig In was originally supposed to be shot at the top of the Empire State Building on September 12th, 2001 but the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 caused the location to be moved. "Dig In" is the lead-single by Lenny Kravitz from his sixth studio album Lenny. The Empire State Building is a 102-story Art Deco Skyscraper in New York City at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and West 34th Street The World Trade Center in New York City, United States (sometimes informally the WTC or Twin Towers) was a complex of seven buildings in Lower Manhattan The video was later shot off the coast Miami. He won his fourth Grammy in 2002. The 44th Grammy Awards were held on February 27, 2002. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the previous year "Stillness of Heart", "Believe in Me", and "If I Could Fall In Love" were subsequent singles from the album.

Jay-Z invited Kravitz to appear on the track "Guns and Roses" on his 2002 The Blueprint²: The Gift & the Curse. Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4 1969 better known as Jay-Z, is an American Rapper and former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella The Blueprint² The Gift & The Curse is Rapper Jay-Z 's seventh studio album released in 2002 Kravitz would also join P. Diddy, Pharrell Williams and Loon on the track "Show Me Your Soul" from the Bad Boys II Soundtrack. Sean John Combs (born November 4 1969 known by his Stage names Puff Daddy, P Chauncey Lamont Hawkins (born June 20, 1975 in Harlem New York) better known by his Stage name Loon, is an African-American Bad Boys II is the soundtrack to the 2003 action-comedy film Bad Boys II, released on July 15, 2003 through Bad Boy

In September 2002, Kravitz appeared alongside other rock stars in the episode "How I Spent My Strummer Vacation" of The Simpsons. " How I Spent My Strummer Vacation " is the second episode of The Simpsons ' fourteenth season.

Promotional image for the Simpsons episode "How I Spent My Strummer Vacation"
Promotional image for the Simpsons episode "How I Spent My Strummer Vacation"

In early 2003, Kravitz released the track "We Want Peace" as a download-only track as a protest against the 2003 invasion of Iraq. " How I Spent My Strummer Vacation " is the second episode of The Simpsons ' fourteenth season. The 2003 invasion of Iraq, from March 20 to May 1 2003 was spearheaded by the United States, backed by British forces and smaller contingents from Australia The track reached #1 on the world internet download charts and MP3.com download chart. MP3com is a Web site operated by CNET Networks providing information about digital music and artists songs services community and technologies Kravitz also appeared on Unity, the official album of the 2004 Athens Olympics. The 2004 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, was an International Multi-sport event which was celebrated

Kravitz's seventh album Baptism was released in May 2004. Baptism is the seventh album by Lenny Kravitz, released on May 17 2004 The first single was "Where Are We Runnin'?". "Where Are We Runnin'?" is the lead single by rock musician Lenny Kravitz from his 2004 album Baptism. The single "California" failed to be commercially successful, but "Storm", featuring Jay-Z, reached the charts. Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4 1969 better known as Jay-Z, is an American Rapper and former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella "Calling All Angels" was successful in various countries and a huge hit in Brazil, however it was "Lady" that became the album's surprise hit, making the US Top 30 and propelling "Baptism" to gold status. Also in 2004, he appeared on N.E.R.D's album Fly or Die. NERD (alternatively written as N*E*R*D) is an Alternative rock, Funk, and hip hop band formed in 2001 Fly or Die is the second album for rock band N*E*R*D consisting of Pharrell and Chad Hugo of production team The Neptunes and From March 2005, Kravitz toured all over the world with the tour Electric Church, which ended at the Brixton Academy, London in July 2005. The Brixton Academy or Brixton is one of London 's leading music venues London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. Kravitz served as the opening act for Aerosmith who are long term friends of Kravitz on their fall 2005 tour. Aerosmith is an American Hard rock band sometimes referred to as "The Bad Boys from Boston " and "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band" The tour began on October 30th at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. The Mohegan Sun Arena is a 9518 seat multi-purpose Arena in Uncasville Connecticut located inside the Mohegan Sun resort and casino Montville is a town in New London County, Connecticut, United States. Connecticut ( is a state located in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The night before that tour started, October 29, 2005, Lenny's father TV Producer Sy Kravitz passed away. Seymour "Sy" Kravitz ( December 10 1924 &ndash October 29 2005) was an American filmmaker and retired NBC TV news During that first show, Lenny broke the news to the stunned crowd and stated it was not a time to be sad but rather a time to celebrate because he is now in Heaven. Lenny then dedicated Let Love Rule to his father. Let Love Rule is the name of Lenny Kravitz 's debut album It was released on Virgin Records in September 1989 That tour was so successful that it was extended through February 25, 2006 and ended in Anaheim, California. California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean.

2006-present

In January 2006, Kravitz contributed "Breathe" to absoluttracks, a project sponsored by Absolut Vodka. Absolut Vodka is a Swedish brand of Vodka, produced near Åhus, Scania, in southern Sweden This song was re-mixed by ten musical producers, and these tracks were available via the Internet on the sites www. absolutkravitz. com and www. absoluttracks. com.

Kravitz appeared in the audience of Madonna's Confessions Tour (2006) during numerous shows. The Confessions Tour was the seventh world Concert tour by American singer-songwriter Madonna to support her album Confessions on a Dance Floor He would later join Madonna live on stage to play guitar on the song, "I Love New York," at the last of four Paris shows.

Lately, Kravitz has founded a design firm named Kravitz Design, stating if he hadn't been a musician he would have been a designer. Kravitz Design, focused on interior and furniture design, has designed residential spaces, as well as a chandelier for the crystal company Swarovski, named "Casino Royale. Swarovski is the luxury Brand name for the range of precision-cut Lead crystal Glass and related products produced by companies owned by "[13]

On July 7, 2007, Kravitz performed at the Brazilian leg of Live Earth in Rio de Janeiro[2], making him the only major international rock star to perform two huge free concerts at the world-famous Copacabana Beach. Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2007 Running order June 26, 2007 on the official Live Earth website that the following artists are scheduled to perform at the Live Earth is an annual event developed to to combat climate change. Rio de Janeiro ("River of January" ˈhiw dʒi ʒʌˈnejɾu in Brazilian Portuguese, /ˈriːoʊ di ʒəˈnɛroʊ/ in English is the second largest city of Brazil Kravitz had already played there on March 21, 2005, drawing 300,000 people on a concert of his own. Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Live Earth concert, with eight other acts on the bill, including Pharrell Williams and Macy Gray, took 400,000 to the beach. Live Earth is an annual event developed to to combat climate change. Macy Gray (born Natalie Renee McIntyre on September 6 1967; also credited as Natalie Hinds in her music is an American

Also in 2007, Kravitz released a version of "Cold Turkey" by John Lennon on the charity CD Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur. " Cold Turkey " is a song written by John Lennon, and recorded by The Plastic Ono Band. John Winston Ono Lennon, MBE (born Instant Karma The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur is a compilation album of various artists covering songs of John Lennon to benefit Kravitz also spent time recording his latest album, It Is Time for a Love Revolution, released February 5, 2008. It Is Time for a Love Revolution is the eighth Studio album by American Singer, Songwriter, Multi-instrumentalist, [14] Another album, Funk, will also be released in 2008. This is believed to be a project that Kravitz has been working on since 1997. Some of the original tracks for Funk were recorded while he was in New Orleans at Allen Toussaint's studio while taking a break for several months from recording in New York City. New Orleans (nʲuːˈɔrliənz nʲuːˈɔrlənz French: La Nouvelle-Orléans) is a major United States port city and the largest city in Louisiana Allen Toussaint, ˈtuːseɪnt (born January 14 1938 is an American Musician, Songwriter and Record producer.

On September 25, 2007, the Fats Domino tribute album "Goin' Home ; A Tribute To Fats Domino" was released. Antoine Dominique "Fats" Domino (born February 26, 1928 in New Orleans Louisiana) is a classic R&B and Rock and roll Kravitz was on the song "Whole Lotta Lovin'" along with Rebirth Brass Band, Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews, Fred Wesley, Pee Wee Ellis and Maceo Parker. The Rebirth Brass Band is a New Orleans Brass band. The group was founded in 1982 by Tuba player Philip Frazier, his brother Fred Wesley (born July 4, 1943) is an American Jazz and Funk Trombonist, best known for his work with James Brown Alfred "Pee Wee" Ellis (born April 21 1941 is an American Saxophonist, Composer and Arranger. Maceo (pronounced 'may-see-oh Parker (born February 14, 1943) is a noted American Funk and Soul jazz Saxophonist, [15]

Kravitz performed at the Grey Cup halftime show in Toronto on November 25, 2007, where the Saskatchewan Roughriders beat the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 23-19. The Grey Cup (in Coupe Grey is both the name of the championship of the Canadian Football League (CFL and the name of the trophy awarded to the victorious team Toronto (təˈrɒntoʊ colloquially pronounced or) is the largest city in Canada and is the provincial capital of Ontario Events 1034 - Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots dies Donnchad, the Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Saskatchewan Roughriders are a Canadian Football League team based in Regina, Saskatchewan, founded in 1910. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are a Canadian Football League team based in Winnipeg Manitoba. [16]

The original video for "I'll Be Waiting" was shot in Central Park in New York City with Marc Webb directing but that video was later shelved and a new version, which Kravitz co-directed with Philip Andelman, was filmed in Lenny's New York City recording studio. " I'll Be Waiting " is a rock song written by Lenny Kravitz and Craig Ross for Kravitz's eighth studio album It Is Time for a Love Central Park is a large public Urban park in New York City, with about twenty-five million visitors annually The City of New York Marc Webb is a Music video, Short film and major Motion picture director signed to DNA in Hollywood California and Academy Productions Ltd in The video premiered on VH1's Top 20 Countdown at number 3.

On January 17, 2008, Kravitz embarked on a 9 city mini-tour to promote his new album It Is Time for a Love Revolution. Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The tour started in Santa Monica, California and ended in New York City on February 1st. California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. The City of New York The tour was done in association with Myspace and called the "Get on the Bus" tour. At each stop on the tour, they would pick up one contest winner and their guest and they rode on the "Love Revolution" bus until the end of the tour.

On February 11, 2008, Kravitz was admitted to Miami Hospital suffering from severe bronchitis. Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Bronchitis is an Inflammation of the Bronchi. More specifically it may refer to Acute bronchitis, caused by viruses or bacteria and lasting He had been suffering from a series of severe respiratory tract infections since mid-January, and the illness has evolved into bronchitis.

Kravitz's illness had forced him to postpone his trip to Europe to promote his album It Is Time for a Love Revolution. On March 19, 2008 he canceled the South American part of his tour due to the same illness. Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The decision affected planned concerts in Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Chile and Argentina. Colombia (kəˈlʌmbɪə officially the Republic of Colombia () is a country in northwestern South America. The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld Chile, officially the Republic of Chile ( Spanish:) is a country in South America occupying a long and narrow Coastal strip wedged between the For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Argentina topics. In Argentina Kravitz had a performance in the biggest rock festival there, Quilmes Rock Fest. [17]

Discography

Albums

Year Album Info U.S. UK AUS ITA CA UWC Release date RIAA certification Worldwide sales
1989 Let Love Rule 61 56 - - - - September 19, 1989 Gold 2,000,000
1991 Mama Said 39 8 - - - - April 2, 1991 Platinum 3,000,000
1993 Are You Gonna Go My Way 12 1 (2) - 13 - - March 9, 1993 2x Platinum 4,000,000
1995 Circus 10 5 - 13 - - September 12, 1995 Gold 1,500,000
1998 5 28 18 - 5 - - May 12, 1998 (re-released 1999) 2x Platinum 6,000,000
2000 Greatest Hits 2 12 14 1 - - October 24, 2000 3x Platinum 10,000,000
2001 Lenny 12 55 44 6 9 - October 30, 2001 Platinum 3,000,000
2004 Baptism 14 74 42 5 - 5 May 18, 2004 Gold 1,500,000
2008 It Is Time for a Love Revolution 4 42 47 3 5 2 February 5, 2008 N/A (205,000 US sales -Nielsen soundscan numbers) 983,625 (worldwidealbums. The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard The UK Albums Chart is a list of Albums ranked by sales in the United Kingdom. The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest The Canadian Albums Chart is the official album sales chart in Canada. In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of Albums and singles sold through retail and This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1989 Let Love Rule is the name of Lenny Kravitz 's debut album It was released on Virgin Records in September 1989 Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) See also 1991 in music (UK Musical groups established in 1991 Record labels Mama Said is Lenny Kravitz 's second studio album released in April 1991. Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. This is a summary of significant events in music in 1993. Events January Are You Gonna Go My Way is the third studio Album by rock musician Lenny Kravitz, released in 1993 by Virgin Records Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) See also 1995 in music (UK Musical groups established in 1995 Record For the album by The Eraserheads, see Circus (Eraserheads Album. Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1998 5 is the fifth studio album by Lenny Kravitz, released in May 1998 Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) See also 2000 in music (UK Musical groups established in 2000 Record labels Greatest Hits is a Greatest hits Album by Lenny Kravitz, released in October 2000 (see 2000 in music) Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. See also 2001 in music (UK Musical groups established in 2001 Record labels Lenny is the sixth album and seventh recording by Lenny Kravitz, released in October 2001 Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. See also 2004 in music (UK Musical groups established in 2004 Record labels Baptism is the seventh album by Lenny Kravitz, released on May 17 2004 Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2008 It Is Time for a Love Revolution is the eighth Studio album by American Singer, Songwriter, Multi-instrumentalist, Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common net)

Singles

Year Song U.S. Hot 100 U.S. Main-
stream Rock		 U.S. Modern Rock U.S. A.C. U.S. R&B UK Singles Aus Singles Album
1989 "Spirit of the Forest"A - - - - - - - Spirit of the Forest - Brazilian rainforest benefit
"Let Love Rule" 89 23 5 - - 39 36 Let Love Rule
1990 "I Built This Garden for Us" - - 25 - - - -
"Mr. Cab Driver"A - - - - - - -
1991 "Always on the Run" - 40 8 - - - 43 Mama Said
"It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over" 2 - - - 10 11 10
"Fields of Joy"A - - - - - - -
"Stand by My Woman" 76 - - - - 55 46
"What the Fuck Are We Saying?"A - - - - - - -
"Stop Draggin' Around"A - - - - - - -
"What Goes Around Comes Around" - - - - 38 - -
1993 "Are You Gonna Go My Way" - 1 2 - - 4 1 Are You Gonna Go My Way
"Believe" 60 15 10 - - 30 8
"Heaven Help" 92 - - - - 20 -
"Is There Any Love in Your Heart" - 19 - - - 52 32
1994 "Heaven Help" 80B - - - 92 - -
"Spinning Around Over You" 80B 37 - - - - - Reality Bites (Soundtrack)
"Deuce" - 15 - - - - - Kiss My Ass: Classic Kiss Regrooved
1995 "Rock and Roll Is Dead" 75 4 10 - - 22 26 Circus
"Circus" - - - - - 54 -
1996 "Can't Get You Off My Mind" 62 - - 36 - 54 -
"The Resurrection"A - - - - - - -
1998 "I Belong to You" 71 - - 15 108D 75 - 5
"If You Can't Say No" - - 39 - - 48 -
"Thinking of You"A - - - - - - -
1999 "Fly Away" 12 1 1 8 - 1 8
"Black Velveteen" - - - - - 95 -
"American Woman" 49 3 7 23 - 177 14 Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
Original Soundtrack
2000 "Again" 4 - 23 2 - - 30 Greatest Hits
2001 "Dig In" 31 11 13 7 - - - Lenny
2002 "Stillness of Heart" 118C - 38 18 - 44 -
"Believe in Me"A - - - - - - -
"If I Could Fall in Love" - - - 40 - - -
2004 "Show Me Your Soul"
(with P. Diddy, Loon and Pharrell Williams)		 - - - - 106D 35 45 Bad Boys II Original Soundtrack
"Where Are We Runnin'?" 69 30 40 12 - - - Baptism
"California" - - - - - 62 -
"Storm" (featuring Jay-Z) 98 - - - 50 - -
2005 "Calling All Angels"A - - - - - - -
"Lady" 27 - - 4 - - -
"Breathe"AE - - - - - - - Non-album download single
2007 "Bring It On" - 25 - - - - - It Is Time for a Love Revolution
"I'll Be Waiting" 73 - - 21 - - -
2008 "Love Love Love"AF - - - - - - -

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B charted as a double A-Side on Billboard Hot 100 singles.
C peaked on Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles.
D peaked on Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles.
E download only single(s).
F current single(s).

Awards

Notes

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  2. ^ [Associated Content : Proteus at the Border: Being Biracial in America]
  3. ^ Harrison, Donald H. The MTV Video Music Awards were established in the end of the summer of 1984 by MTV to celebrate the top Music videos of the year The following is a list of the MTV Video Music Awards winners for Best Male Video. " Are You Gonna Go My Way " is the first single to be released by Lenny Kravitz from the album of the same name. The BRIT Awards, often simply called The BRITs, are the British Phonographic Industry 's annual pop music awards The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences The Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance has been awarded since 1980. American Woman is an Album released in 1970 by the Canadian rock band The Guess Who. " Again " is the first and only single by rock musician Lenny Kravitz released to promote his Greatest Hits album "Dig In" is the lead-single by Lenny Kravitz from his sixth studio album Lenny. Blockbuster Inc ( is the largest chain of DVD and Video game rental stores in the world The American Music Awards show is one of several annual major American music awards shows (among the others are the Billboard Music Awards the Grammy Awards The 29th American Music Awards were held on January 9, 2002. Pop/Rock Category Soul/R&B Category Country Category (April 13, 2001). Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. "Did anti-Semitism block medal for rocker's namesake?". San Diego Jewish Press-Heritage. Retrieved on March 13, 2007. Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  4. ^ a b c Henderson. (2002).
  5. ^ a b c Hodgkinson, Will (July 5, 2002). Events 1295 - Scotland and France form an alliance the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. "Lenny Kravitz". The Guardian. The Guardian (until 1959 The Manchester Guardian) is a British Newspaper owned by the Guardian Media Group.
  6. ^ a b c d Norment, Lynn (June 1994). "Lenny Kravitz: brother with a different beat - musician". Ebony. Ebony, a monthly Magazine for the African American market was founded by John H Retrieved on August 19, 2007
  7. ^ Stevenson, Jane. Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. "Bursting rock's balloon", Jam!/Canoe, 5 February 1996. Jam! is a Canadian website which covers entertainment news It is part of the CANOE online portal owned and operated by Quebecor through its Sun Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Retrieved on 2007-11-29. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe  
  8. ^ Simon, Scott. "Lenny Kravitz Takes Spiritual Turn on 'Baptism'", NPR, 12 February 2005. Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 2007-11-29. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe  
  9. ^ Breimeier, Russ. "Glimpses of God: Lenny Kravitz / Baptism", Christianity Today, 2004. Christianity Today is an Evangelical Christian Periodical based in Carol Stream Illinois. Retrieved on 2007-11-29. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe  
  10. ^ Pepper, Tracey. "Lenny's 5", Deep Joy, 1998. Retrieved on 2007-11-29. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe  
  11. ^ a b "Behind The Music: Lenny Kravitz". (1999).
  12. ^ Craig Ross Official Site
  13. ^ Marin, Rick (July 21, 2005). Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. "But What I Really Want to Do Is Design". The New York Times. Retrieved on March 15, 2007. Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  14. ^ Vozick-Levinson, Simon (July 13, 2007). Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. "Back In Action: Lenny Kravitz". Entertainment Weekly. Entertainment Weekly (sometimes abbreviated as EW) is a Magazine published by Time Inc Retrieved on August 19, 2007. Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  15. ^ Tipitina's Foundation. "[1]".
  16. ^ CFL 2007 Grey Cup official site
  17. ^ Press release from Evempro regarding concerts cancellation in Colombia and South America
  18. ^ Microsoft Unveils Windows Media Innovation Award, Honors Lenny Kravitz as First Recipient

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NAME Kravitz, Lenny
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Kravitz, Leonard Arbert
SHORT DESCRIPTION American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist
DATE OF BIRTH May 26, 1964
PLACE OF BIRTH New York City, New York, United States
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH
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