Rock legend Lenny Kravitz took the stage in Times Square tonight, December 31st, to ring in the new year at Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve. He accompanied artists such as Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Blake Shelton, Alanis Morisette and Carrie Underwood, who performed their greatest hits for the assembled audience.

Kravitz played a selection of his classic hits as well as songs from his current album “ Blue electric lightwhich was released in May 2024. The album featured Kravitz’s usual sound but focused on overall positive vibes and energy. It’s a great way to end the old year and start the new one with positivity and energy. His performance of “Are You Gonna Go My Way” was flawless (as always) and has me ready to crush all my New Year’s resolutions.

Other performers on New Year’s Rockin’ Eve include country stars Megan Moroney, Cody Johnson, Ernest, Hardy, Dasha and Thomas Rhett; pop stars Renee Rapp, Kesha and the Jonas Brothers; and hip-hop legends T-Pain and TLC as well as Tinashe and Teddy Swims. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest from Times Square with Rita Ora, Rob Gronkowski from Las Vegas and Jeannie Mai from Los Angeles.

Lenny Kravitz previously honored his late mother at the VMAs

At this year’s MTV VMAs, Lenny Kravitz won Best Rock Video for his song “Human.” He took a moment on stage to remember his late mother, who died in 1995. Before her death, she attended the VMAs with her son, and Kravitz remembered that moment in his speech.

“This is incredible. “I’m so grateful,” he began. “31 years ago my mother was with me at an awards show, the VMAs, so I dedicate this book to her. I thank God for this journey, this incredible journey. I thank Jesus for life.”

He also remembered his mother Roxie Roker with a post on social media before the awards ceremony. He posted a video of the two of them at the VMAs in 1993 and included a heartfelt caption. “Having my beautiful mother by my side at my first (VMAs) 31 years ago is a moment I will always cherish,” he wrote. “I look forward to taking the stage all these years later where she will be in my heart.”

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