The Blues Brothers

The Blues Brothers are an American blues and soul revivalist band founded in 1978 by comedians Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi as part of a musical sketch on Saturday Night Live. Belushi and Aykroyd, respectively in character as lead vocalist "Joliet" Jake Blues and harpist/vocalist Elwood Blues, fronted the band, which was composed of well-known and respected musicians. The band made its debut as the musical guest on the April 22, 1978, episode of ... more

Place Musical Career Began:

Active as Musical Artist (start):

  • 1976

Also known as:

  • Blues Brothers,
  • Blues Brothers Band,
  • Blues Brothers Band, The,
  • Blues Brothers Showband,
  • The Blues Brothers Band
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