Origin of Lady Gaga's Name Inspired by Queen's Song

In the mid-2000s, a pivotal connection was established between Lady Gaga and music producer Rob Fusari, following a recommendation from talent scout Wendy Starland after a showcase event. This introduction led to a collaborative relationship where Gaga frequently traveled to New Jersey to work on her music. Fusari played a significant role in her artistic development, helping her refine her songwriting and compose new material. During this period, Fusari and Gaga began a romantic relationship, which he claims started in May. He is noted for being the first to refer to her as 'Lady Gaga', a name inspired by the Queen song 'Radio Ga Ga'. This name emerged from a text message incident where an attempt to type 'Radio' was autocorrected to 'Lady'. Their partnership, both personal and professional, lasted until early 2007, marking a formative time in Gaga's career as she transitioned into a prominent figure in the music industry.