Five fascinating facts about Lady Gaga that you may not have known

Lady Gaga, a famous pop star, is used to breaking boundaries and surprising her fans. In addition to her breathtaking performances and incendiary music, there are many fascinating facts about her life that many people may not know about. SSPDaily has prepared five surprising revelations about Lady Gaga.

The origin of her stage name and its connection with the Queen band

Many people have wondered about the inspiration behind Lady Gaga's stage name. It turns out that the name "Gaga" comes from the Queen song "Radio Ga Ga" released in 1984. The circumstances surrounding the creation of her name vary.

At first, Gaga claimed that her friends gave her the nickname. However, her former producer and boyfriend Rob Fusari claimed that he came up with the name after his text message automatically corrected "Radio Ga Ga" to "Lady Gaga".

Early musical career and piano lessons with a famous vocal coach

Lady Gaga's musical journey began at a young age. She started learning piano when she was just four years old, under the guidance of her mother. As she grew older, fate intervened and brought Gaga together with Don Lawrence, a widely respected vocal coach who has worked with celebrities such as Christina Aguilera and Alicia Keys. Despite initial doubts, Lawrence took her under his wing and has been her mentor ever since.

Songwriting and working with famous artists before signing with Akon

Prior to her breakthrough in the music industry, Lady Gaga had been experiencing setbacks. At the age of 19, she signed a deal with Def Jam Records, which soon fell through. Determined to succeed, she began co-writing songs for artists such as Britney Spears, Fergie, The Pussycat Dolls, and New Kids on the Block under Interscope Records. It was during this period that Akon, a well-known singer and owner of KonLive under Interscope, heard her mesmerizing vocals during a test recording and signed her to a contract.

Fighting fibromyalgia and the impact on her career

Lady Gaga was not immune to health problems. She has openly shared her struggle with fibromyalgia, a condition characterized by chronic pain, fatigue, and emotional distress. In her documentary Gaga: Five Feet Two Inches, she shed light on how the disease affects her body and mind. In 2017, Gaga was forced to cancel the European leg of her Joanne tour due to fibromyalgia-related pain.

The first woman to win at major award ceremonies

2019 was a historic year for Lady Gaga. After starring in the movie "A Star Is Born" and its soundtrack with the song "Shallow", which topped the charts, she did something truly remarkable. Gaga became the first woman in history to win awards at all five major award ceremonies in a single season. This impressive feat included wins at the Golden Globes, Critics' Choice Awards, Grammys, BAFTAs, and culminated in an Oscar win for Best Original Song.