Lenny Kaye

Lenny Kaye, born Lenny Kusikoff on December 27, 1946 , is a United States citizen known for his diverse array of occupations in the entertainment industry. He was born in Manhattan and educated at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey .

Kaye's occupations include journalist , musician , songwriter , guitarist , record producer , novelist , and music critic . He is associated with various music genres, including rock music , folk rock , proto-punk , and garage rock . In the music industry, he also goes by the alias Lenny Kaye Connection .