Lenny Kravitz received his flowers on Tuesday and was honored with his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
One of Kravitz’s most iconic songs is “Are You Gonna Go My Way,” the title track from his third studio album released in 1993. The song features Kravitz’s signature rock sound, blending elements of funk, soul, and psychedelic rock. With its catchy guitar riff and powerful vocals, “Are You Gonna Go My Way” became an instant classic and remains a staple in Kravitz’s live performances.
Another standout track in Kravitz’s discography is “Fly Away” from his fifth studio album “5” released in 1998. The song’s infectious groove and uplifting lyrics struck a chord with listeners, earning Kravitz a Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance. “Fly Away” is a feel-good anthem that showcases Kravitz’s ability to craft timeless, memorable tunes that transcend generations.
His daughter, Zoe Kravitz shared a heartfelt message while honoring him during the ceremony. “Lenny Kravitz, I’ve had the pleasure of knowing you for a long time,” she began. “And I must say, being your daughter has been one of the great adventures of my life.”
“Since you were so young when I was born, in many ways, we’ve grown up together,” she continued. “We’ve been through a lot. We’ve seen a lot. I’ve seen a lot. I’ve seen you change in the most beautiful ways, I’ve seen the way you’ve stayed the same in the most important ways.”
Of course it wouldn’t have been a great moment if Zoe didn’t roast her father for the shirts he loves to wear. “I’ve seen the way you show up, take care of the people you love — I’ve seen your incredible dedication to your art, but mostly, I’ve seen through your shirts,” she said. “According to my dad, if it doesn’t expose your nipples, it’s not a shirt,” she joked. “And sure, you used to embarrass me when you’d pick me up from school as a kid, but I gotta say, at this point, I respect it. You really do pull it off. Your relationship with the knitted shirt is probably your longest one, and it works.”
“You two make each other better — and if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. It’s a beautiful thing,” she added.
Zoe then took the time to shed light on her beautiful relationship with her dad. “All my life, people have asked me, ‘What’s it like to have such a cool dad?'” she said. “And the answer is, ‘Awesome.’ It’s awesome. But not for the reasons some might think. What’s cool about you is not what people think is cool about you. Your radness doesn’t come from your shades or your leather pants or knitted shirts. It comes from your true love for life.”
“Everything you do is an expression of that love,” she continued. “Your music, your lyrics, your live performances, your homes, your love of food, of family, of good conversations, stupid jokes, dance parties, late night kitchen talks — you absolutely devour life. You eat up every crumb and lick the plate. Life is your art and that is why your music is so inspiring and important.”
“Congratulations, you’re a star,” she said at the end of her speech before giving her dad a big hug.