Lenny Kravitz Tribute to Prince - 2017 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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- čas přidán 16. 05. 2017
- Lenny Kravitz covers "When Doves Cry" and "The Cross" in honor of Prince at the Rock Hall's 2017 Induction Ceremony.
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Oh man Lenny Kravitz was on! A true artist and friend of prince. Lovely tribute.
you're truly love and amazing, thanks for your sincere compliment, where are you watching from?
Prince hated people covering stuff exactly as it is. He always respected people doing their own stuff, and that's what Lenny did. He made his own version out of these songs, and that's how it should be, I guess. I personally love Lenny's version and appreciate the whole show he did.
I guess Sinead and Chaka got that little chat, too. LOL But--just maybe he lent his songs to them and many other, because he knew they would have their own special way with it which would enhance their own lives. He touched so many other musicians on so many levels.
I disagree with what you said Prince wrote a song for Melissa Morgan called "do me baby " was a #1 R&B hit. Prince also had that same song on his own album singing it himself. Leo please if you are not a prince fan don't spread the false rumors and lie.
I think this isn’t so much a cover but as a tribute to the genius of this man and his music. Lenny did him justice. 💜
@@kimberpas2907 I agree. Lenny considered Prince a mentor. He joined him at Paisley Park, and Prince was gracious, as you would any guest at your home. They tore the house down. Lenny popped up at other Prince concerts when they were in the same cities. Prince always invited him up to Jam with him.
I think he would have enjoyed this.💜🕊
@@joiisler8986 they are/were both a tremendous talent. I love them both.
Wow a Gospel, Rock n Roll Tribute to Prince...and The Cross! 🙏 Love it! Thank you Lenny Kravitz!!!!
you're truly love and amazing, thanks for your sincere compliment, where are you watching from?
Hello, dear Lenny! I love you! I'm from Brazil, São Paulo State and São Paulo City!
@@Lenny.Kravitz.Hello dear Lenny! I love you! I'm from Brazil, São Paulo State and São Paulo City!
Lenny & Prince were very close. Nothing but LOVE.....GREAT tribute!!
Yeah. Zoe Kravitz has a great story of seeing Prince for the first time as an adult.
the same roots.
As a ARMY retiree I can tell you that when I was deployed and times got "dark" it was Faith, Family, and PRINCE that got me through....
Rob Jones
With the three that you mentioned, all one needs to get thru 💜
Thank you for your service 💞💫
Same here
Nice comment!
Thanks for your service! Prince continues to get us all through difficult times💜 legend💜
Thank you for your service!
Like how Lenny reworked Doves cry with the choir so creative and tasteful.
Yes! ( well I guess I could've simply just given you a like ...)
Yea, but by it's end it seems like drugs began to take hold.
one of the major critics who do the wikipedia ratings for albums called him "prolific"
Naw man this was so cool 😎! Lenny and the choir, awesome 👏🏾
Lenny was the perfect artist to do this tribute as he was a personal friend and well respected by Prince💜
I was thinking he was more the perfect person because there are so few true artists left today ~
Lenny took it to church along with the choir and band....did his brother and friend right perfect tribute his purpleness would love this...I see Prince in the audience shaking his head yea man
2:58 that black choir guy was really feeling that guitar solo
I am a super Prince head and a Lenny fan. This is a great tribute. Who would think to cover The Cross, not many.
You got that right!
Who else could have done it like this?
One of my 2 favorite songs from Sign O’ The Times. ☮️
You are absolutely right, besides, Lenny is the greatest Rock talent of the last 30 years. I miss Afkap anyway ... every day.
Another artist who believes in Christ.
If anyone can pay tribute to Prince with such class it's LENNY!
With class, original style, and artistry~
I appreciate you kind gesture. Hope you don't mind me asking, where you are watching from?
From what I know from hearing Prince speak, he would Love that his Friend didn’t just do a cover but took creative liberties... that’s honoring a friend
Is this not the most dope covers? Seriously. Using a choir on when doves cry and showing the utter versatility of princes music man.. Wow- 😳 💜🕶
Thank you for your kind gesture. Hope you don't mind me asking, where you are chatting from?
This tribute to Prince was breathtaking. I love CZcams
Lenny & Prince were friends. Prince would of loved this very much!!
I totally agree.
I agree as well.
Another agree, I love them both.
Hell yeah they played together
Máster and Apprentice
Lenny was invited to perform a tribute to both Prince, and Led Zeppelin in their respective inductions into the hall of fame...The contrast of these shows how diverse and talented Lenny really is
Lenny is so underrated! we should appreciate him more at this crazy times when artists die so quickly
RockNRollChick ~ too true
I'm from Argentina, and I have read a lot of US people mocking on Lenny Kravitz, I can't believe that, you are truelly right woman.
I'm actually from Europe and I think his music and style is amazing!
But nowadays, people seem to forget about so many good musicians..
Sorry about the missunderstanding :) We think the same about the good Lenny and that's what it cares :)
RockNRollChick That is so true
Before Lenny made it big, he called himself Romeo Blue and he mimicked Prince in every way back then. Beautiful tribute brother, no body could honor Prince musically like Lenny
OK I love Lenny and I know him and Prince were friends...so this means so much 💜 but it truly shows just how unbelievable Prince was.... Respect and love Lenny ✌️🕉️😚🎶☔🕊️
Beautiful version of "The Cross." Wow. I'm blown away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RIP Purple One.
Hard to believe this world without Prince, Michael, Tom Petty, Bowie, and Lenny don't you dare leave us too. This tribute was awesome.
I'll lose my shit if Lenny goes. Someone wrap him in bubble wrap stat!
Yep Stevie, Lenny, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie and only a few left!
Don't forget SRV, Lemmy, and Chris Cornell!
@@shotgun517 if you never heard it listen to Spain live by Stevie Wonder. I've heard many versions, God but his versio is crazzzyyy
Lenny will not leave us. He's got a beautiful daughter to be around for as long as possible 😉
You know it's a great tribute when the choir looks way into it and happy to be there
Lori McKenna The choir is phenomenal loved ❤️it
The gospel choir is so amazing...fits perfect to this tribute to one of the beautifullest musicians the world ever had
I loved this tribute. I remember hearing Prince say years ago that Lenny was a good friend of his and he enjoyed shooting pool with him. Prince cracked a few jokes. RIP Purple warrior.
Lenny Kravitz is so cool, awesome, unique, talented, spiritual, intelligent ...... He's One Of A Kind ❤️
Lenny is a king !!!! Great Job .
Agreed! I have some of his old music including Cab Driver and saw him live a few decades ago. Very underrated as an artist, maybe because he's not so commercial... Another reason I like him (cool, confident, true to who he is, like Prince). He's a good actor, and also a hottie!
This and Jennifer Hudson's Purple Rain
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That's the absolute best cover of Prince's music. I would usually cringe when people tried to cover Prince's music. Great music selection,. especially 'The Cross,' a lesser known great song by Prince. Lenny, you embodied Prince's spirit.
inquizative44 lesser known because Prince stopped playing it due to his religious beliefs.
The Cross is one of my favorites from the Sign album.
I love how bro rocked out on drums while playing The Cross
Charlotte's Best z
I especially love how Lenny picked “The Cross” one of the more obscure songs by Prince, instead of the predictable Purple Rain or 1999. Great tribute!
Keeping in mind this is a tribute, I think it is very respectfully done. No one tried to be like Prince, but, in contrast, honor him. I found it beautifully done. Excellent. Thank you to all for this amazing. respectfully done, homage for our Prince. It shows nothing but love.
Jennifer Puhl I agree, they've both found a higher level of understanding and are on a level of spirituality that we can all hope to strive for, complete love
I'd greatly appreciate it if some Prince fans would check out my acoustic piano & vocal tribute version of MONEY DON'T MATTER 2 NIGHT on my channel. Real live acoustic with no autotune. Thanks, please pardon the promo and most importantly, all respect to the MAN.
JohnnieRhodes I appreciate your giving your feelings in a respectful manner. It seems that anytime someone disagrees anymore, they're so rude. You weren't. Thanks for that. I'm not sure another human being will ever capture what Prince could, everyone pales in comparison to him. I really liked it for what it was and the intent behind it. They did an awesome job. They're no Prince, though, you're so right.
I commend both of you for being civil. I know what you mean he didn't capture Prince, but I also think its cool he didn't try to,as so many do, its Lenny being Lenny going Prince songs. He really did a different take on them. Brought out elements I hadn't really concentrated on before. Not as good as Prince's but I give props to both of you for restablishing my faith in people discussing things online.
I commend both of you for being civil. I know what you mean he didn't
capture Prince, but I also think its cool he didn't try to,as so many
do, its Lenny being Lenny going Prince songs. He really did a different
take on them. Brought out elements I hadn't really concentrated on
before. Not as good as Prince's but I give props to both of you for
restablishing my faith in people discussing things online.
They were great friends and hung out in Paris lots He was truly upset when Prince passed so this tribute must have been pretty close to his heart
you're truly love and amazing, thanks for your sincere compliment, where are you watching from?
Covering Prince is a nearly impossible task. Most attempts fail woefully. Lenny does an amazing, admirable job with this. I agree with those who said he made it his own. He also shows respect for the material, and obviously took the time to do it right. Great cover!
Lenny is an unique combo of great music technique, style and presence. A true frontman
Well stated.
@@le_th_where are you watching from?
Prince whom we love , our Minnesota treasure. Lenny Kravitz does a fabulous tribute. The only musician who could possibly do justice
Those who truly understood Prince, could only do wonderful tributes to him, and this is one of them! Amazing!
Haven’t really seen too many Prince tributes or covers that were very enjoyable. ...But wow. FINALLY someone had the artistic talent and vision to effectively pull it off and do it REALLY well. I know he was smiling from heaven. This tribute should have been the one that aired on one of the major non-cable networks. Far more enjoyable compared to others I saw. 💜
An electrifying performance... Lenny, better than ever!!!!
PRINCE. REST IN EVERLASTING PEACE
Sydney, Australia
Man o man, that is the best Prince tribute so far.
Still is 👍
Agree 100% 💜
What a superb tribute! Lenny brought it home and did it justice, and who is that older hippie looking dude doing that funky, amazing guitar? Dayum! How did I miss this in 2017? I had no idea this tribute existed. Bruno Mars and The Time, the other video, did wonderfully too on their tributes. So fun! RIP Prince - you are missed!
Craig Ross… plays all the right notes
@@averyadrian1534cute. 😇 Where are you watching from?
THE VERY BEST TRIBUTE TO PRINCE I HAVE SEEN. I LOVE THAT LENNY DIDN'T TRY TO DO WHEN DOVES CRY EXACTLY LIKE PRINCE. I remember when him and Prince played together on the Rave un2 the year 2000 concert.
Lenny said he was asked why he hadn't done a tribute to Prince and he said it was just too painful at the time. They were great friends like others have posted. So Garrick just shut up.
So do I. Along with another close friend of Prince, Larry Graham! It was an Awesome concert!
Gail Ann Dorsey killing it on the bass as per usual!
Prad Bitt I'm so glad I've seen her play with Bowie live. she totally nails Freddie's parts.
Yes, a beautiful tribute to Prince.
He would have loved it. ☔️ 💜☔️
PRINCE IS LOOKING FROM HEAVEN AT HIS FRIEND LENNY WITH THE BIGGEST SMILE. THE END OF THIS MADE ME CRY. OUTSTANDING JOB LENNY.
Lenny Kravitz is such a rock star. I love this tribute; it's wonderful.
That drummer tho.... bruh ain't no joke.
Sista gurl on the bass was putting it down also! Enjoyed this immensely.
What's his name?
Frank Ferrer, latest g'nr drummer
It’s Franklin Vanderbilt
Drummer was giving me heavy John Blackwell vibes (RIP)
What a tribute! You can see in this how much Lenny loved Prince and his music. With all the respect to the original, this version of When doves cry is just amazing, simply amazing.
DaaaaaAAAAAaaaammnnnnnn. Perfect tribute. Prince was a spiritual man and "The Cross" is the PER. FECT. song to remember him by - from the Sign O' The Times album. I think Prince would have been moved by this performance. Well done Lenny and Co.
"When Doves Cry" was the first song I heard from Prince. I still get goosebumps! Prince forever!
Love it. Lenny is in such great shape.
Especially considering that he just turned 53 years old!
roguenation Lenny he doesn't look 52 but I know one thing he is sexy hot guy 🎤💕
Omg.....I came to watch this several times. The choir was all that and Lenny is amazing!!!!
Probably the only dude who can actually pull off a Prince tribute and own it.
This is a beautiful tribute to your friend. I know Prince would've been soooo proud. I miss him, but, thank God he left us plenty of his music. Great job Lenny. This made me feel wonderful❤
how do you give respect to an Epic Artist and Song?
Bring the Mfkin CHOIR SON!! GO Lenny. This he would've loved!!
There is like, 40 people on that stage, absolutely pouring their hearts out! That bouncing base line. ❤️🙏
The guitar sounds amazing
Thank you Lenny! You rocked this tribute and I thank you for the way you chose to honor the one and only, late and oh so great, Dr. Prince Rogers Nelson. Blessings on you my brother!!
Best tribute ever.
suZee Six I TOTALLY AGREE. THE BEST DONE.
I respect Kravitz who became successful without black radios support. Success came with his talent.
Wait what!? I need the deets!
Wonder what Lenny Kravitz would say to this. I'm thinking it's about a YOU problem not so called "Black Radio or Lenny Kravitz ...
Lenny is truly the only talented artist to come out in the last 40 years, perhaps the only one. The taste of the songs gives credit to a genius.
The entire Gospel summed up in four words... "He Paid The Price"
Beautiful. I loved the ending when he turned to Princes picture and raised his guitar.
Brenda Berry THAT WAS SO AWESOME. LENNY DID A OUTSTANDING JOB FOR OUR PRINCE TRIBUTE. WELL DONE.
Fabulous tribute...funk and gospel. I think Prince would have approved :-)
kathy horne me to🤗🤗🤗
Excellent!!! Lenny you did your brother proud man. Beautiful!!
Outvof all the "Tributes" to Prince. Lenny and this crew undestood the assignment perfectly!
The rest of them shouldn't have even attempted.
Wow. These are musicians taking a song seriously, and making it great. Amazing!!!
Great guitar playing by Craig Ross!
Paul Singh his is my new hero after Keith Richards
Paul Singh I agree
Absolutely!!!
Great is an understatement. Stellar is more like it.
Glad they've remained tight after all of these years. Craig channels that sound!
He did that! Regardless of what anyone says. It's your opinion. But let me give you mine, lol. It's called a tribute. Not a sound alike. Lenny is Lenny. Prince is Prince. Both different & unique ; in both their own way. From the.... what normal consider normal. We need more African American artists like them. Lenny made it his own. It was from his heart, respectfully. Jimi, Prince, Tina, Michael, George Clinton, Muddy, Etta, Betty Davis. I can go back. Now days music isn't artful, nor unique. CREATE YOUR OWN SOUND! Too many people wanna be rappers, trap stars, techno, and so on. Great tribute to his friend. And he meant it. In my own opinion. Prince would have loved it. Prince was a all around. He did pop, rock, rnb, blues, alternative whatever. And did ALL very well. How many musicians can you say besides Lionel Richie did so? Bet you he could have done Country to. YOU IN REALITY COULD NOT PUT HIM IN A CATEGORY. But Different. Only one Prince. Lenny Kravitz did that! Only one Lenny. EFFE, (eternal friends forever ).
Matisse Goudeaux Yes he did.
Now that's a brilliant tribute! The legendary Mr Kravitz! Much respect!
💜🎶🎵🎶💜
Real African American music is Jazz... Not such pop... I think so...
Наида Сутаева nah, it’s really blues. It all came from the American South ... those blues artists from long ago inspired rock and roll, jazz, and a whole lot more. We owe them such a debt.i can’t recall who it is, one of the great blues musicians, his daughter has some sort of foundation set up to look for copyright infringement on those blues artists and seeks to get them paid their royalties (or rather, their heirs, since they’re all gone now).
Matisse Goudeaux facts
The reports made it sound like this was awful. It was not. Nicely done tribute.
This was great I have chill running through my body. Lenny you did that brother!! You made our Prince proud. Thank you for a job very well done. As always you gave a great show, we love you.💋💋💜💜💜💜💔💔😂😂😂😂I'm shedding tears of joy for the first time watching a tribute to our Prince. Thank you!!💕💕🎤🎤📖📖🙏🙏
ZERO GENERATION: REBELLION: PROMOTE: " ROCK 'N ROLL..REVOLUTION IS ALIVE!!".. OTHERWORLDLY PERFORMANCE "L.R".."STAY EXPERIENCED/BEAUTIFUL"...
I've been a fan of Lenny's for a long time...
that's real friendship. nothing left to say there...tears.
I have never paid much attention to the work that Lenny Kravitz does so to be fair I am going to say that he is supremely talented and this rendition that he did is a masterpiece ❤️
This man took them to a glorious church.
Ladies and Gentlemen....Miss Gale Ann Dorsey on the Bass-Guitar....
she is just amazing, good enough for Bowie
metaluna72 the ironic its in the original version theres no bass line! Sorry for my english, i'm from 🇦🇷 Great version!!
Amen! That bass line was SOLID!!!🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Saw her play with Bowie on the Reality tour, she can sing really well on top of being a killer bassist.
shes amazing, no doubt
There is now a holy trinity of tributes/covers in my opinion. This one, Bilals rendition of "the Beautiful Ones" at the BET awards and D'angelo playing "Sometimes it snows in April" on the tonight show.
I have never heard the BET awards rendition of The Beautiful Ones, but D'Angelo's cover of Sometime It Snows In April was also very emotional and exceptional. To me, both Lenny Kravitz and D'Angelo embodied the spirit of Prince in their tribute performances.
find someone that loves you the way Lenny loves Lenny
That drummer tho
Prince would've loved this tribute, especially the gospel rendition.
I wish their was music like this these days
This is so dope! PRINCE would be proud!
She is Gail Ann Dorsey, former bass player for David Bowie!
Prince became an incorrigible junkie. Another victim of big pharma.
Exceptional performance.
Making a Prince composition your own.... not bad...
just divine. if I could be in Lenny's shoes during this performance, I would do it the same way. much love. I loved Mr. Nelson and have nothing but love and respect for both of these true originals.
I like Lenny's rearrangements of Prince's songs! VERY tastefully and respectfully done!!
I have been and always will be a huge Prince fan........going all the way back to the old school stuff, that said, I think Lenny did a wonderful job honoring Prince.
Take em' to church Lenny!!
Yes he did!!!
Touched me deeply.
This is what a cover song should be. Good stuff !
Entire team of performers here did a stupendous job
I still cry when I hear a prince song♡
Same :(
Crystal McKinney me too.
Crystal McKinney Me too love him always.................
I think Prince knew that this was the closest he'd find to a musical brother. He did the songs with expert meter. I'm absolutely sure that Prince would be proud. I'd love to hear Lenny do a prince like album. He hinted at his 5th album what he could do there. I know he can do there. These performances tell us we need to know about those 2 incredible musical brothers. Hopefully Lenny can continue to do his own fantastic music with an amount of prince in there
What can I say he the best and the band, so good. I have always been his fan,love him.
Lenny killed this tribute ...wow 😱
3:51 Lenny caught the spirit. 😂
he moved like jagger for a second....
t Shockadelica prince working thought Lenny :-)
This is so perfect. A true interpretation by Lenny Kravitz, who has a very unique sound and vibe, of another great legend, Prince. I am a Prince fan, and this tribute is very soothing 💗💗💗
How did I miss this until now? Lenny Kravitz, Gail Ann Dorsey and a gospel choir doing a Prince number.. wonderful stuff!
Awe Lenny, that was beautiful, thank you for honouring Prince so wonderfully.
Speechless ❤️. I can see Prince’s amazing smile beaming down from the musical genius section in heaven. Rest easy Purple One. Your job here was done. And Damn you did it with total Greatness ❤️
Whoa Lenny Kravitz, you rocked it.
BEAUTIFULLY DONE LENNY SHOWED LOVE AND RESPECT FOR OUR BELOVED PRINCE. MAY OUR PRINCE REST IN PEACE NO MORE PAIN OR SARROW. R.I.PPRINCEROGERNELSON.
Lenny Kravitz was and will always be a glorious thing. Prince would have been pleased.
Lenny♥♥♥ Amazing...in honor of Prince ♥