Franz Ferdinand recently shared an incredible and unexpected story about none other than Lady Gaga. Back when Gaga was still in high school, she apparently attended one of the band’s gigs, and, in true rock-and-roll fashion, she jumped straight into the mosh pit. Things got so wild that she ended up breaking her nose during the chaos. The band’s frontman shared this story with a touch of humor, adding, “Interestingly, my niece is now 16, and I’m suddenly cool to her because I told her Lady Gaga broke her nose in a mosh pit at our gig when she was a high school student.”

The story offers a fascinating glimpse into the pre-fame life of one of the world’s biggest pop stars. It’s hard to imagine the Lady Gaga we know today—glamorous, poised, and larger than life—thrashing around in a mosh pit at a Franz Ferdinand show, but it’s a testament to her eclectic and fearless personality. It also speaks to the energy and raw power of Franz Ferdinand’s music, which could inspire even future global superstars to let loose and join the crowd.

For the band, it’s a hilariously random yet cool moment in their history. For fans, it’s a reminder of how interconnected the music world can be, with today’s icons often having their roots in being fans themselves. The anecdote also has a generational twist, as the frontman’s niece now sees him as “cool” thanks to this unexpected link to Lady Gaga—a connection that probably wouldn’t have mattered until Gaga became a worldwide sensation.

It’s the kind of story that feels like a perfect snapshot of the unpredictable, serendipitous nature of music and fame, showing how paths can cross in the most unexpected ways, leaving behind a quirky legacy for both the artist and the fans who witnessed it