Lenny Kravitz, the US rock star with the characteristic look, is coming to Zurich as part of his Blue Electric Light Tour. On Thursday, March 6, 2025, he will perform at the Hallenstadion and present his hits as well as new songs.
Kravitz's musical career is diverse. Having grown up with soul and jazz, he discovered rock in his youth in California. At the end of the 1980s, he began to combine various musical styles with retro elements. His albums "Let Love Rule", "Mama Said" and "Are You Gonna Go My Way" established him as a versatile artist with a distinctive rock'n'roll voice.
Kravitz has received several awards as a composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist. Notable is his record at the Grammy Awards, where he won the "Best Male Rock Vocal Performance" category four years in a row.
The Blue Electric Light Tour presents Kravitz' twelfth studio album "Blue Electric Light", which was released at the end of May 2024. The concerts will take place both in arenas and as festival headlining performances. A special stage design has been developed for this tour, which includes an extensive lighting and rigging package.
In the current tour, Kravitz is integrating strong video elements into his show for the first time. The lighting design, created by Mike Gionfriddo, combines symmetrical patterns with intense color effects. GLP X4 bars and Chauvet Strike M's create horizontal lines of light and dazzling effects that visually support the music.
The Blue Electric Light Tour 2025 continues what "Billboard" calls the "Lennaissance," a period of worldwide success for Kravitz, who released his critically acclaimed 12th studio album , "Blue Electric Light," in May. The Associated Press described the project as "glorious ... the best thing the rocker has donein years ", while NPRcalled it a "kaleidoscope of soaring rock, psychedelic funk, smooth soul and more". Kravitz was also honored this year with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the "Music Icon Award" at the People's Choice Awards 2024, the "Best Rock Award" at the Video Music Awards 2024 and the "Fashion Icon Award" from the CFDA.
Lenny Kravitz is not only known for his music, but also for his individual style. His stage outfits are often eye-catching and complement his performances. From leather pants to unusual sunglasses and extravagant accessories, Kravitz's look is an essential part of his artistic identity.
Following his acclaimed performances at this year's Montreux Jazz Festival and at Moon & Stars in Locarno, visitors will finally have the opportunity to experience Lenny Kravitz's musical range and characteristic style live in Zurich.