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The Blues Brothers

Band, 1976-1982 US, New York City
Blues, R&B/Soul and Rock

The Blues Brothers, formally, variously The Blues Brothers' Show Band and Revue and The Blues Brothers' Rhythm and Blues Revue, are an American blues and rhythm and blues revivalist band founded in 1976 by comedy actors Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi as part of a musical sketch on Saturday Night Live. Belushi and Aykroyd, in character as lead vocalist "Joliet" Jake Blues (named after Joliet Prison) and harmonica player/backing vocalist Elwood Blues (named after the Elwood Ordnance Plant, which made TNT and grenades during World War II), fronted the band, which was composed of well-known and respected musicians. The Blues Brothers first appeared on Saturday Night Live on January 17, 1976. The band made its second appearance as the musical guest on the April 22, 1978 episode of Saturday Night

     
Members
PortraitDan Aykroyd
voc *1952 CA
PortraitJohn Goodman
*1952 US
PortraitJohn Belushi
voc 1949-1982 US
PortraitJim Belushi
voc *1954 US
Popular Tracks   
Everybody Needs Somebody to Love on The Blues Brothers Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by The Blues Brothers
Think on The Blues Brothers Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by The Blues Brothers
Sweet Home Chicago on The Blues Brothers Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by The Blues Brothers
Shake a Tail Feather (feat. Ray Charles) on The Blues Brothers Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by The Blues Brothers
Soul Man - Live on Briefcase Full of Blues by The Blues Brothers
She Caught the Katy on The Blues Brothers Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by The Blues Brothers
Gimme Some Lovin' on The Blues Brothers Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by The Blues Brothers
Theme from Rawhide on The Blues Brothers Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by The Blues Brothers
Peter Gunn Theme on The Blues Brothers Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by The Blues Brothers
Minnie the Moocher on The Blues Brothers Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by The Blues Brothers

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Discography



Title Artist Year Type
Drop The Needle On The Hits: The Best Of The Blues BrothersThe Blues Brothers2017Compil.
An Introduction To Blues BrothersThe Blues Brothers2017Compil.
The Triple Album CollectionThe Blues Brothers2013Album
Soul BiscuitThe Blues Brothers2012Album
American Music LegendsThe Blues Brothers2008Compil.
The Best Of The Blues BrothersThe Blues Brothers2005Album
Gimme Some Lovin' & Other HitsThe Blues Brothers2005Compil.
The EssentialsThe Blues Brothers2003Compil.
The Blues Brothers CompleteThe Blues Brothers1998Compil.
Buddy's BluesBuddy Guy, The Blues Brothers1997Compil.
LiveThe Blues Brothers1997Album
Gimme Some Lovin' / Soul ManThe Blues Brothers1996Single
Live On New Year's EveThe Blues Brothers1996Album
The Very Best Of The Blues BrothersThe Blues Brothers1995Compil.
Groove MeThe Blues Brothers1994Album
Soul Man / I Can't Turn It Loose / TimeThe Blues Brothers1993Single
The Best Of The Blues BrothersThe Blues Brothers1993Album
The Definitive CollectionThe Blues Brothers1992Compil.
Collection 2º MedleyThe Blues Brothers1992Single
Collection MedleyThe Blues Brothers1992Single
Everybody Needs Somebody To Love / Gimme Some Lovin'The Blues Brothers1992Single
Groove MeThe Blues Brothers1991Album
Soul Man / Do You Love MeThe Blues Brothers1990Single
Illinois BDR529The Blues Brothers1990Album
Everybody Needs Somebody To Love / ThinkThe Blues Brothers / Aretha Franklin1989Single
Everybody Needs Blues BrothersThe Blues Brothers1988Compil.
Dancin' Wid Da Blues BrothersThe Blues Brothers1983Compil.
監獄ロック = Jailhouse RockThe Blues Brothers1981Single
Best Of The Blues BrothersThe Blues Brothers1981Compil.
Expressway To Your HeartThe Blues Brothers1981Single
The Old Landmark / Think / Shake Your TailfeatherThe Blues Brothers1980Single
Everybody Needs Somebody To LoveThe Blues Brothers1980Single
Going Back To Miami / From The BottomThe Blues Brothers1980Single
Everybody Needs Somebody To Love / Minnie The Moocher / Shot Gun BluesThe Blues Brothers1980Album
The Blues Brothers (Original Soundtrack Recording)The Blues Brothers1980Album
Gimme Some Lovin'The Blues Brothers1980Single
Made In AmericaThe Blues Brothers1980Album
Jailhouse RockThe Blues Brothers1980Single
Gimme Some Lovin' / She Caught The KatyThe Blues Brothers1980Single
Gimme Some Lovin' / Maledetta PrimaveraThe Blues Brothers / Loretta Goggi1980Single
Who's Making LoveThe Blues Brothers1980Single
Soul Man / Excusez Moi Mon CherieThe Blues Brothers1978Single
Soul Man / "B" Movie Boxcar BluesThe Blues Brothers1978Single
Hey BartenderThe Blues Brothers1978Single
Soul Man / Excusez Moi Mon CherieThe Blues Brothers1978Single
Briefcase Full Of BluesThe Blues Brothers1978Album
Rubber BiscuitThe Blues Brothers1978Single
Soul Man / Who's Making LoveThe Blues BrothersSingle
Can't Turn You LooseThe Blues BrothersAlbum
Live At Winterland 1978The Blues BrothersAlbum
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