Lenny Kravitz
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Summary
Lenny Kravitz was born on May 26, 1964[1], in New York City[2]. He has worked as a guitarist[3], singer[4], songwriter[5], record producer[6], and composer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.055% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58,138 views/month, #554 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Sy Kravitz[9]
- Mother: Roxie Roker[10]
- Child: Zoë Kravitz[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Ethnic group: Ashkenazi Jews[14], Bahamian Americans[15], African Americans[16]
- Occupation: actor[17], musician[18], photographer[19]
- Educated at: Beverly Hills High School[20], PS 6[21]
- Award received: Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[22], Amadeus Austrian Music Awards[23], Officer of Arts and Letters[24], Premios Oye![25], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[26], NRJ Music Award d'honneur[27]
- Influenced by: The Beatles[28], The Rolling Stones[29], Jimi Hendrix[30], The Guess Who[31], Led Zeppelin[32], Free[33], Curtis Mayfield[34], Aerosmith[35], Love[36], Prince[37], Sly and the Family Stone[38], The Velvet Underground[39], Kiss[40], Bill Withers[41]
- Sex or gender: male[42]
- Genre: rock music[43], soul[44], psychedelic rock[45]
- Record label: Virgin Records[46], EMI Records[47], Roadrunner Records[48], Kobalt Label Services[49], Loud & Proud Records[50], BMG Rights Management[51]
- Discography: Lenny Kravitz discography[52]
- Commons category: Lenny Kravitz[53]
- Voice type: tenor[54]
- Family name: Kravitz[55]
- Given name: Leonard[56], Albert[57]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[58]
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Country: US[59]
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Began / founded: 1964-05-26[60]
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Genre(s): alternative rock, funk, funk rock, hard rock, pop, pop rock, psychedelic rock, rock, soft rock, soul[61]
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Community tags: alternative rock, funk, funk rock, hard rock, pop, pop rock, psychedelic rock, rock, soft rock, soul, vegan[62]
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MusicBrainz ID: 0ef3f425-9bd2-4216-9dd2-219d2fe90f1f[63]
Why It Matters
Lenny Kravitz has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]
He has been cited as an influence by Foo Fighters[66], a rock band[67], founded in 1995[68]; Green Day[69], a musical group[70], founded in 1982[71]; Anarbor[72], a musical group[73], founded in 2003[74]; and Luna Ki[75], a singer[76], b. 1999[77], of Spain[78].
FAQs
Where was Lenny Kravitz born?
Lenny Kravitz's place of birth was New York City[2].
Who were Lenny Kravitz's parents?
Lenny Kravitz's father was Sy Kravitz[9]. Lenny Kravitz's mother was Roxie Roker[10].
What did Lenny Kravitz do for work?
Lenny Kravitz worked as a guitarist[3], singer[4], songwriter[5], record producer[6], and composer[7].
Where did Lenny Kravitz go to school?
Lenny Kravitz was educated at Beverly Hills High School[20] and PS 6[21].
What awards did Lenny Kravitz receive?
Honors received include Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[22], Amadeus Austrian Music Awards[23], Officer of Arts and Letters[24], and Premios Oye![25].
Who did Lenny Kravitz influence?
Lenny Kravitz has been cited as an influence by Foo Fighters[66], Green Day[69], Anarbor[72], and Luna Ki[75].