Lenny Kravitz announces European Tour to coincide with album launch

Tattooed-rock legend Lenny Kravitz has confirmed he will be touring Europe tour to present his upcoming album “Black and White America” at the end of 2011.

The four time Grammy award winning artist will feature brand new staging production and include all of his biggest hits as well as showcase the new album, which is set to debut on August 22 ExNorth America and August 30 in the US.

Marking his first release of new material in three years, the record is a rich rock and funk-infused collection filled with Lenny’s signature guitar riffs, compelling melodies and the undeniable anthemic lyricism that has been his trademark over the course of his 20-year career.

The debut single Stand from his highly-anticipated ninth studio album is set to impact Radio on June 6.

“Black and White America” launched under Atlantic and Roadrunner Records- Kravitz’s first release on the new label following over 35 millions units sold from his previous records- was recorded in the Bahamas and Paris and includes 16 tracks produced, written and arranged by the artist.

Kravitz who most recently appeared in the Oscar nominated film “Precious” has revealed he has been cast in the role if Cinna in the movie adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ worldwide smash hit novel, “The Hunger Games”.

Tickets go on sale 9am on Friday 3 June priced at £34.50.

“Black and White” Europe Tour 2011

October

15  Amiens, France - Zenith
17   Rotterdam, Holland - Ahoy
18   Strasbourg, France - Zenith
20   Montpellier, France - Arena
21   Toulouse, France - Zenith
23   Nantes, France - Zenith
24   Lille, France - Zenith
27   London, UK - Hammersmith Apollo
30   Antwerp, Belgium - Sportpalais

November

1    Luxembourg City, Luxembourg - Rockhal
2    Dusseldorf, Germany - Mitsubishi Electric Halle
4    Hamburg, Germany - O2 Arena
5    Mannheim, Germany - SAP Arena
7    Berlin, Germany - Columbiahalle
9    Warsaw, Poland - Torwar
11   Riga, Latvia - Arena
12   Kaunas, Lithuania - Zalgiris Arena
15   Prague, Czech Republic - 02 Arena
17   Zagreb, Croatia - Arena
18   Vienna, Austria - Stadhalle
20   Treviso, Italy - Palaverde
21   Milan, Italy - Mediolanum Forum
23   Munich, Germany - Olympiahalle
24   Geneva, Switzerland - Arena
26   Zurich, Switzerland - Hallenstandion
28   Lyon, France - Halle Tony Garnier
29   Paris, France - Bercy