# Rush and Steely Dan: Musician Connection

> Geddy Lee named his daughter after Steely Dan's 'Aja' album.
- Title: Rush and Steely Dan: Musician Connection · Rolling Stone
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: geddy lee, steely dan, aja album, rush band, musician connection, Rush, Steely, Dan, Musician, Connection, Rolling Stone
- Source: Rolling Stone — https://rollingstone.com/music/music-features/rush-steely-dan-interview-geddy-lee-alex-lifeson-1235639500
- Author: Brian Hiatt
- Published: 2026-10-10T15:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: geddy lee, steely dan, aja album, rush band, musician connection
## 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
## Key takeaway

Geddy Lee, Rush's bassist, almost named his daughter after Steely Dan's 'Aja' album due to his love for the record.