Lenny Kravitz Says Luther Vandross Was Lonely and Tried to Hide His Sexual Orientation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lenny Kravitz Grew up Around Celebrities
Since Kravitz Was the Son of Roxie Roker, the Star of Cbs Sitcom the Jeffersons, and Syd Kravitz, an Entertainment Executive, He Often Spent Time Around Celebrities. in His Book, Let Love Rule, Kravitz Says He Remembers Duke Ellington Playing “Happy Birthday” for Him When He Turned 6 Year's Old. Furthermore, His Mother Was Friends with Singer Sarah Vaughan, Whom He Referred to as “Auntie Sarah. ” His Godmothers Were the Late Diahann Carroll and Cicely Tyson.
Luther Vandross Was Lonely and Tried to Hide His Sexual Orientation, According to Lenny Kravitz
Kravitz Used to Live with Songwriter David Lasley, Who Was Also His Mentor. He Says He Overheard Vandross and Lasley Speaking on the Phone. They Were Often on Speaker, So Kravitz Could Hear Their Conversations Clearly. Vandross and Lasley Would Have Regular Phone Calls Late at Night.
Why Luther Vandross Never Came Out
During an Interview on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Patti Labelle Spoke About Vandross’ Hesitance to Come Out. She Says He Told Her He Didn’t Want to Upset His Mother. He Also Didn’t Want to Disappoint His Female Fans.
