Lenny Kravitz was born on May 26, 1964 in New York City, New York. He is 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. 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. Bonet worked on The Cosby Show, the number one rated show on television. 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. Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet eloped on November 16, 1987, her 20th birthday, in a Las Vegas ceremony. They had a daughter, Zoe Isabella Kravitz, born on December 1, 1988. Lenny Kravitz and Bonet divorced in 1993. Lenny Kravitz has released eight studio albums and 49 singles during his career. As of present, Kravitz has earned three gold albums, two platinum albums, two double platinum albums, and one triple platinum album.
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