Singer Lana Del Rey says she's inspired by singer-songwriter Courtney Love and is glad she's friends with her.

The `Summertime Sadness` hitmaker has always looked up to the Hole frontwoman and rock 'n' roll legend. So she feels proud to count her among her friends these days, reports contactmusic.com.

"Courtney Love's a big inspiration. I like her, I talk to her a lot. I just went her show...when she was playing in London. I like people who are similar to her, like Joni Mitchell types or Stevie Nicks, who are both strong female characters,` she said.