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Lenny Kravitz: ‘I was turned away by record companies because my music wasn’t black enough’

submitted by Nick Oct 27th 2018 12:00 am (www.nme.com)

His daughter is also set to star in a reboot of 'High Fidelity'Lenny KravitzLenny Kravitz has revealed that he was often turned away by record companies during the early part of his career because his music “wasn’t black enough”. The musician approached a number of record companies with his unique brand of pyschedelic funk rock, but he claims they weren’t interested. He told Variety magazine: ”I just knew […]The post Lenny Kravitz: ‘I was turned away by record companies because my music wasn’t black enough’ appeared first on NME.

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Cher: Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2024 Inductees: Cher, Dave Matthews Band, A Tribe Called Quest, & More

submitted by Nick Apr 22nd 2024 04:00 am (www.stereogum.com)

In February, The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame announced 15 acts nominated for induction in 2024, and ten of them were up for the honor for the first time. The list included Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Eric B. & Rakim, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Jane’s Addiction, Kool & the Gang, Lenny Kravitz, Oa...

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submitted by Nick Mar 22nd 2024 03:00 pm (www.stereogum.com)

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Lenny Kravitz: Watch Lenny Kravitz perform ‘Calling All Angels’ for 2023 Oscars’ In Memoriam tribute

submitted by Nick Mar 13th 2023 12:00 pm (www.nme.com)

In tribute to stars including Olivia Newton-John and Ray LiottaThe post Watch Lenny Kravitz perform ‘Calling All Angels’ for 2023 Oscars’ In Memoriam tribute appeared first on NME.

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Lenny Kravitz: Oscars: Watch Lenny Kravitz Perform In Memoriam Tribute

submitted by Nick Mar 13th 2023 05:00 am (www.stereogum.com)

Lenny Kravitz performed during the In Memoriam segment at the 95th Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday night. He sang his 2004 single “Calling All Angels” while a slideshow of people who passed away in the last year was played. Kravitz was introduced by John Travolta, who gave an emotional speech referencing his Grease co-star ...

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