Lenny Kravitz Says He Still Has ‘Beautiful’ Love for Ex-Wife Lisa Bonet: ‘She Is Part of My Life’

The rock star opens up about his blended family in the latest issue of PEOPLE

Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet may very well be the friendliest exes ever.

The rock star, 59, and Cosby Show alum, 56, who divorced in 1993 after five years of marriage, still maintain an unbreakable bond. In this week’s cover story, Kravitz tells PEOPLE about their sweet beginnings and how their love survived their split.

“I am what I am because of our experience, because of everything that I was, everything that she was and everything that came together,” says Kravitz.

The two first met backstage at a New Edition concert in 1985. Sparks flew and the actress became both his partner and muse, helping inspire his acclaimed debut album Let Love Rule and even the bohemian look that came with it.

“I had moved in with Lisa, brought my instruments and things, but somehow forgot my comb. I never planned on dreading, but after a few months my hair was matting,” he says of his signature locks. “Lisa was like, ‘Keep it. It looks good.’ ”