Born of rhythm and roots, Lenny Kravitz (1964–) grew up between cultures and chords. The only child of TV producer Sy Kravitz and actress Roxie Roker (of The Jeffersons), he was raised in Brooklyn, surrounded by music and destined to make his own.

By eight, he was learning guitar. By twenty-five, he released his debut Let Love Rule, writing, singing, and playing almost every instrument. A retro-soul rocker with spiritual edge, he fused faith, freedom, and passion into every track.

He never chased trends. “When I stopped trying to write songs, that’s when they came,” he said. “You have to use your life for inspiration.” One of his greatest hits, Are You Gonna Go My Way, was scribbled on a paper bag during a jam session.

Through Grammy wins and personal trials, Kravitz has remained grounded. His music—bold, simple, unfiltered—carries a message: love, even when it hurts. Heal, even when it’s hard. Keep going, even when others stop.

Whether collaborating with legends or preaching through power chords, he is timeless. “I’m a simple writer,” he reflected. “People either love my lyrics or they don’t. But the best writers? They told the truth.”