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Born on May 26, 1964, Lenny Kravitz is from New York City, New York, United States. Lenny Kravitz is credited as a guitarist, singer and songwriter. That works out to 62 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Beverly Hills High School. Recorded honors include Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres (2011), Amadeus Austrian Music Awards, Officer of Arts and Letters and 2 more.
My Take
Lenny Kravitz strikes me as proof that conviction ages better than trend-chasing. Since Let Love Rule in 1989 he has blended rock, funk, soul, and reggae into something unmistakably his own, and decades later the formula still sounds vital rather than nostalgic. France gave him the Order of Arts and Letters; Hollywood gave him a star in 2024; but what impresses me most is the consistency — the same devotion to groove and analog warmth, year after year. He treats retro not as imitation but as inheritance. Few rock musicians of his generation have stayed this true to themselves.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lenny Kravitz
- Name (Japanese)
- レニー・クラヴィッツ
- Reading
- れにー・くらゔぃっつ
- Born
- May 26, 1964 (age 62)
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- guitarist / singer / songwriter / record producer / actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Dragon
2. Background
- High school
- Beverly Hills High School
Awards & achievements
- 2011 Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
- Amadeus Austrian Music Awards
- Officer of Arts and Letters
- Premios Oye!
- 2024 star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://lennykravitz.com
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/lennykravitz/
- Xhttps://x.com/LennyKravitz
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenny%20Kravitz
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%AC%E3%83%8B%E3%83%BC%E3%83%BB%E3%82%AF%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B4%E3%82%A3%E3%83%83%E3%83%84
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q180224
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Lenny Kravitz born?
Lenny Kravitz was born on May 26, 1964 and is 62 years old.
Where is Lenny Kravitz from?
Lenny Kravitz is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Lenny Kravitz do?
Lenny Kravitz works as guitarist, singer, songwriter, record producer, actor.
Which high school did Lenny Kravitz attend?
Lenny Kravitz attended Beverly Hills High School.
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