Whatever the "it" factor is, Lenny Kravitz has it. He has been wildly successful for almost two decades and continues to keep himself in the headlines. Kravitz was born on May 26, 1964 in New York. He is the son of The Jeffersons actress Roxie Roker and Sy Kravitz, a Jewish producer. His family moved to California before Kravitz reached his teens. Even today, his influences both from the East and West coasts can be seen and heard in his music and style.

His parents encouraged his musical dreams, and by the time Kravitz graduated from high school, he was ready to make a name for himself. Along the way, he met and married The Cosby Show actress Lisa Bonet, who he stayed with until the early 1990s. He released his first album in 1989 titled Let Love Rule. The songs had sounds of the ‘60s and ‘70s as well as a dose of modern beats and Kravitz's own unique style. The album made it to number 61 on the Billboard 200 chart. His next release, Mama Said, showcased even more the musical talents of Kravitz and reached number 39 on the Billboard 200 chart.

By the time he released Are You Gonna Go My Way? in 1993, the music industry was starting to really take notice. Kravitz seemed to transcend any genre and decade by combining sounds from many different influences. He also wasn't afraid to look a little different and turned heads in his tight bellbottoms and costume-like apparel. The album made it to number 12 on the Billboard 200 charts. Since then, he has released five more studio albums and a greatest hits album, all of which did well on the charts. He continues to evolve his music keeping the critics guessing and making fans want more.