Lenny Kravitz on new music and turning 60: "I've never felt more young"

Lenny Kravitz sits down exclusively with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King to discuss his upcoming 12th studio album "Blue Electric Light," releasing just days before his 60th birthday. The Grammy award-winning rockstar also talks about his NYC roots, his insecurities, and being open to finding love.
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[@2legit64]

Just like with the late, great Prince, I will never get tired of looking at this smoking hot man. It doesn't hurt that he is a decent human being as well.

[@starLaSane]

🙏🏽 ❤ yes indeed 🙌🏽

[@Acap350]

This man in concert is AMAZING

[@Lisa-vh3nh]

Living legend. Met him once. He is as nice as he looks.

[@Hiddentravel]

Lenny Kravitz seems like a really good person. Everybody loved his mom. We still miss her on TV today.

[@MickHuerta]

Amen

[@jameskeels3523]

Prayers to be honest I never knew 🙏🏿

[@starLaSane]

@@jameskeels3523I know right! This is great news wow!! Always loved the Jeffersons! It’ll never be the same again, now I’ll see Lenny when watching the reruns!! ❤❤❤🙏🏽

[@Argiriosk]

Yes, Roxie Roker ... it's sad how many people cancer has claimed ... we can only hope for a cure in the near future.

[@theadrenalizedartist6843]

Even with the insecurities that he says he has Lenny Kravitz is one of the most self aware people that I’ve ever seen, experienced, or anything. I have been in his presence twice, and there’s just something about his energy that is humbling and comforting. It is a great time to be alive just to witness interviews such as this one.

[@reginasimmons5082]

Lenny is ageless, pure perfection, and classic! 👍🏽❤🎸🎵 🎶🎶🎶

[@twiztid571]

what a humble legend

[@tommyriam8320]

_'legend'_ ? 🙄😒 Please

[@AlexRodriguez-hl1vu]

That’s for sure

[@mrmartywaring]

The coolest man walking the earth.

[@marih3286]

Roxys baby boy still making her proud.

[@Binknew]

💛

[@geisalagordon9966]

This man exudes sexiness #myopinion

[@addicted367]

Omg I can't believe she's 69 and he's 60?!?!

[@shellylavigne5913]

Like fine wine. 60 is the new 40🎉

[@suzannethompson5895]

@@shellylavigne5913don’t ya know it‼️💯😉🙌🏾🫶🏾

[@alfredolopez4092]

Yes​@@shellylavigne5913

[@simonezuri8303]

​@@shellylavigne5913Well, I do hope I will look sooo young at the age of 60! 😊

[@i.m.2bizee569]

His hairstyle and the way he dresses makes him look young but if you see Lenny without his glasses he definitely looks 60.

[@Binknew]

Happy 60th Lenny 🎉❣️

[@LaCheleWallace]

Happy early birthday! This is a blessing, Mr. Kravitz. I've been there since _Mama Said_ when you laid it all out on the line on _It Ain't Over 'til It's Over._ I cannot listen to that tune w/o my eyes welling up. Nah, I don't know every single song in yo' catalog, however I am definitely a fan. I'll be checkin' for yo' new LP. God bless and continued success.

[@prettypuffprincess]

SO HAPPY I CLICKED ON THIS! HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎁 KING 🤴🏽

[@davidrice6724]

This was a great piece.... I like Lenny and heard a preview of the new material.... Sounds great so far!

[@mikedavis8008]

Guy never ages

[@maxieric]

What and artist and human being ...What a gift for humanity !

[@fredricklee]

Still learning and never start. And not hung up on age. So chill and constantly on the journey. 🔥👍🏾

[@newbee628]

I love Lenny more and more with each interview

[@kennylove5653]

Nothing short of an inspiration!

[@SahiraSound]

What a beautiful human being! ❤️😍🔥

[@jslc11xxx86]

LOVE HIM!!! PERIOD

[@reginaldmitchell4007]

This is a great album. Thanks for rocking the world again Lenny. Happy Birthday 🎂

[@joannlacy2276]

It ain't over til it's overrrr!!! Luv it.

[@virginiafreeman597]

Beautiful human

[@reneelee-starks769]

Keep it going Lenny Kravitz! ❤

[@Acap350]

He should have been inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!!! Almost everyone was inducted on the list. Lenny, Sade, Mariah, Sinead and Jane's Addiction not inducted..so wrong. ❤😢. I mean this year's list. So many others are not in as well and should be.

[@michelletheroux6903]

Great interview!! He’s amazing and talented just love him!!!! 💙💙💙

[@drunkdadchronicles]

Wisdom Personified🙏 such talent, grace and humility.

[@LunaWolf29]

I love how Gayle loves Lenny and flirts with him. It always makes me laugh and makes my day.

[@sonyadrake7843]

Just like Sherri Shepherd when he was on her Show.

[@LunaWolf29]

@sonyadrake7843 Ha ha…saw that on Instagram. I’ll have to watch the whole interview. Thx for reminding me. I also loved how Lenny cracked up when she made the “…and can I beat her @ss?” comment. 😂 Did you see the Buck-ee’s clip?

[@sonyadrake7843]

​@@LunaWolf29 Gayle was🗑️talking🥊🤭 I did watch Lenny STRUTTING in Buc-ee's, reminds me of John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever. 🕺🏻 Lenny was briefly engaged 2003-2004 to Nicole Kidman, she stated she wasn't ready and I 🤔 Lenny was 💔

[@LunaWolf29]

@sonyadrake7843 🤣🤣🤣

[@addicted367]

Right?! Like when she was holding on to his arm when they were walking. I was like yaaass get it girl!! 😂

[@michellehiggins7527]

I love Lenny Kravitz❤❤❤❤he seems so genuine and authentic every time I hear him speak…and fine!!!!!!!!! and did I say he is fine!!!!!!!!!!! Cause he is sooooooooo finnnneeeee!!!!!!!!

[@mariondoscher1450]

Love that dosen't care what age he is turning cause I'm happy beening 61 most people don't like get old me I say rock whatever age you are enjoy !!

[@celestialnubian]

Lenny Kravitz, Jared Leto, Halle Berry, Lucy Liu... Those people do "over 50" right.

[@andreabrigitteprohaska3281]

Not just them ;-)

[@mohdshow]

He’s such a wonderful man & his daughter is gorgeous

[@ggbouvier9897]

Beautiful man inside and out!

[@user-rw9pr7uo8t]

OMG I can't believe I'm watching this ❤

[@michellehiggins7527]

Gayle you look absolutely lovely and amazing and that pink dress is divine on you! I am inspired to keep on keeping on!

[@ColleenScott-kh8ur]

This man is so talented and fine, fine, fine af 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 👀🔥👀🔥👀🔥👀🔥

[@jodyanitawoulf2729]

Happy milestone birthday Lenny! Your Happy birthday song is the best. You & your music are inspiring. I particularly listen to your music to lift me up & to also get in a fun mood. Thank you so much, Lenny.

[@Acap350]

Zoe is stunning ❤️

[@kimberlyridenour8003]

Lenny is uber talented, and a class act. And not to mention so incredibly hot!

[@spencerdawson6536]

I’m from NYC, play guitar and have a Ju-ish Father. Only thing I’m missing is the African American mom to be the second coolest 60yo on the Planet!

[@MickHuerta]

Never better said ...

[@beyourself2444]

You are cool as you are...

[@melaniamonicacraciun9900]

Let only music rule the world & let it sound just this good ❤🎉❤

[@ritapaulus1751]

I also loved watching your mom on the Jeffersons.She did a great job raising you.❤

[@debbiecooper1677]

omg he is just to freaking sexy.

[@addicted367]

Omg If Lenny Kravitz called me gorgeous I would of been like what are doing later 😂🤣

[@Acap350]

His voice and everything

[@roxdazey]

LOVE Lenny 🔥

[@chippedbz3973]

Happy Belated Birthday Lenny Kravitz. I Love Human 🎶 the message behind it. I started listening to Lenny around my Senior year back in 1995. Keep it Rocking. 🤘🏼🎸 Much ❤️ from McAllen, Tx 956!✌🏼

[@angelialeal8832]

I have always loved this man. Happy 60th , Lenny.

[@helenejanssens7578]

❤Love his Attitude,Love,Joy Peace and he's Awesome, Attractive and I don't believe in age either. Yes they both are amazing On this interview!! Gail is Always beautiful too!!!! My favorite song It ain't over till it's Over!!! Great interview!! Happy Birthday 🎉🎂🎈🎉

[@PaulaP3964]

An amazing human ✌️❤️

[@jackster727]

What a beautiful, talented, and authentic human. I remain such a fan! ❤

[@NellieKAdaba]

I'm fan since the 1990s.

[@maurawhelan3530]

Love Lenny!

[@doreenbland5008]

Lenny, God bless you. I'm so proud of you. Peace and love.

[@trustnoone3007]

Insane he is 60!! Looks extremely great and what the 60 is going on here....? He's 40 again lol. He revisited again.

[@antoniosamuels6157]

He looks exactly like he did during the 5 era. It's definitely goals for me to look this good at 60

[@mollycote1021]

Wonderful human being! Thanks for leading by example ‼️🫶🏻🌹🙏🏼

[@janettacorbin3158]

Impeccable Interview I loved every moment of it.✨💙✨

[@preciousone9377]

He looks FANTABULOUS and sounds even better!🎶💜🎶

[@yvonneplant9434]

Can't believe he's 60! Wow!!!

[@lebomakatikela7841]

Its hard not to look. But when you not looking you find it 😅

[@zzzzgirl9600]

I've always loved Lenny Kravitz, and now I understand so much why. I can totally relate to mostly all of what he is saying. I recognize that he's my people.... my tribe...... I wish you much success with the new album!

[@dakotac180]

Yeah I like the song Human a lot. Lol he knows he's gorgeous living his best leather pants lifting guitar playing life in the Bahamas. But I liked him still keeping it real, tellling his story to Gale.

[@EraMartin-us9yo]

Happy birthday Lenny hope this year bring you joy.

[@user-ly3mi3gl2q]

Love him Lenny Kravitz!

[@Zincink]

He has a good soul. It was fun to see his reaction when he was in the room where he learned to play guitar. Looking forward to the album.

[@CarlineFrancois]

Nice interview with Lenny Kravitz..❤🌹🎸🎵🎶🎵🎉🎉

[@rholloway717]

You both look fantastic ! 60 & 69 what? !!!! My exposure to the good side of miami , brazil & india has reversed my clock. Someone blow a kiss on me. More veggies, more fruit & less meat ! People pleasing for peace in your home : guilty. 💘 the music !

[@veggigoddess]

😂😂😂😂😂 WHAT?!?!

[@ImACharmed1]

Love Lenny Kravitz!

[@Rayneman215]

Fantastic interview 👏🏾 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾positive inspirational genuinely cool guy it shows in his music and demeanor

[@nestorsaunders8154]

I now am aware that I've never fully realized or appreciated the artist he is...

[@ahopeandafuture]

I get the people pleasing and how it can be detrimental you end up always being on thank you for sharing very relatable

[@liona1657]

Happy Birthday, Lenny! Congratulations!

[@nelk4188]

Прекрасное интервью , шикарная работа, большой профессионализм. Поздравляю.Ленни очарователен.❤

[@daneblack2593]

My man what he looks like he's 30 years go Lenny Kravitz

[@laurat1129]

Still listening to LK, "the epitome of cool". Hard to believe he's 60! Happy Birthday, Long Live Lenny.🎸🕶️🧣

[@sparkyggreatmusic450]

He’s simply fabulous!

[@domjeanmbasquiat1529]

Loved this

[@Lovemygrandkids04]

Beautiful!💥💯🤟❤️❤️❤️❤️many blessings to you and your family today 💖

[@nancybeingnancy3081]

humble, beautiful .. may you be blessed with many more missions around the sun

[@puerco911]

Great guy, honest, humble

[@PeaceLoveAndButterflies]

simply a beautiful human, both inside and out!

[@musicwith9lives]

What a beautiful inspiration to all people❤thanks Lenny😊

[@pbenson56fran]

I love that both of them doesn't allow this world to shame them on getting older. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kimberknutson831]

I really enjoyed watching this. Thank you. I turned 60 this year, too, and I also feel better than I ever have. : )

[@otismeotisme7987]

Yes Kim, enjoy your day 🎉❤😊

[@kimberknutson831]

@@otismeotisme7987 : )

[@Smiley-fv8zi]

Gail was in heaven interviewing him! Lol!

[@kalelapryor229]

Love Lenny ❤️

[@venanciahopkins5035]

Lenny is a good man and a great musician. I have loved him since the early nineties. Oh, and he is also gorgeous. Beautiful man inside and out. His mom would be so proud of him.

[@C-DionneHarry]

Amen....thank u for his daily bread...to live is to exist with in the freedom that your existence "allows" either here in the mollach serving south or the north

[@yvonnepinkard9880]

I just love looking at Lenny, great interview!!!, ❤

[@hollyobrien4665]

Amazing Man!!❤

[@user-hf1vu7wz4m]

You are absolutely right age is like numbers. That's why you looking gorgeous 😍 ❤❤❤

[@jacobkinielsen]

incredible!!

[@erickdaniel618]

Perfect comments Gayle King... Lenny is the epitomy of cool and sexy and is definitive rock star.

[@Smiley-fv8zi]

If I were Gail and Lenny called me, “gorgeous” I would’ve died!

[@hippymomma6912]

Just begun 🙏🏼❤️✌🏼

[@ritapaulus1751]

Love you Lenny,you are so real.Let Love rule❤

[@Lovemygrandkids04]

Happy birthday to you Lenny!!!! 🎂

[@jennydaniels8794]

I love Lenny he is so awesome❤

[@xKeepTheFaithx]

He's so awesome 💕

[@yishyabyard6898]

Lenny is everything ❤️❤️❤️

[@49684]

Great interview, thank you. 🙂👊