From Rolling Stone · Brian Hiatt · · 30s
Rush and Steely Dan: Musician Connection
Geddy Lee named his daughter after Steely Dan's 'Aja' album.
In brief
Geddy Lee named his daughter after Steely Dan's 'Aja' album. Geddy Lee, Rush's bassist, almost named his daughter after Steely Dan's 'Aja' album due to his love for the record. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
Geddy Lee's daughter
Geddy Lee almost named his daughter after Steely Dan's 'Aja' album.
“I almost named my daughter Aja after that record”
Musical similarities
Rush and Steely Dan both create complex songs about suburban emptiness.
“Subdivisions and Deacon Blues”
Musical differences
Rush uses proggy time signatures while Steely Dan wedges jazz chords into pop songs.
“They were the exception of the rule that proves the rule”
The short version
Geddy Lee, Rush's bassist, almost named his daughter after Steely Dan's 'Aja' album due to his love for the record.
