Lenny Kravitz gets candid about his high school experience, recalling celebrities who attended his school as kids, including Nicolas Cage.

Lenny Kravitz Revealed Nicolas Cage Changed His Name

Kravitz had famous people in his school. Only at the time, they were kids interested in arts. During an honest time with Esquire, the entertainer talked about having Gina Gershon, Saul Hudson, aka Slash, and Nicolas Cage.

As a teenager, Cage’s name was Nic Coppola, and he had a knack for acting. Lenny Kravitz claimed that they both worked on a school play. It was titled Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein II’s Oklahoma.

In his words:

“I was in the orchestra and Nic was on stage… He was singing and dancing and acting and I was playing drums. It was a good time.”

After leaving high school, Cage pursued his acting career. In no time, he landed a role in Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Even though it was a minor role, the actor preserved, he ended up becoming a household name. On top of that, he has racked up numerous awards, including an Oscar.

The story behind his name change is that he did not want to be associated with his filmmaker uncle, Francis Ford Coppola.

Like Cage, Gershon has recorded remarkable feats too. Her features include Bound and Showgirls, among others.

Meanwhile, Slash has remained close to Kravitz. The lead guitarist of Guns N’ Roses has shared the stage with Kravitz. They also teamed up for a song in Lenny Kravitz’s Mama Said album.

Who is Lenny Kravitz, and What About His Blue Electric Lights Album?

Lenny Kravitz is a native of New York. He grew up in a household with superstars. His mom was an actress, while his dad was a TV news producer. Before becoming a teenager, he learned several instruments, which set him up for stardom.

The star has remained strong in the game. Lenny Kravitz is already planning to thrill fans with an album set to debut in March 2024. The title is Blue Electric Lights. This album comes five years after his Raise Vibration album.