How Studio Executives ‘Destroyed’ the Blues Brothers SequelHow Studio Executives ‘Destroyed’ the Blues Brothers SequelDirector John Landis accused studio executives of "cutting the Blues Brothers' nuts off."Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Blues Brothers' 'SNL' DebutBlues Brothers' 'SNL' DebutDan Aykroyd and John Belushi fashioned characters two years earlier, but 1978 episode featured them in full glory.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
Revisiting 'Blues Brothers 2000' Revisiting 'Blues Brothers 2000' Movie's touching opening tribute to John Belushi quickly gives way to sitcom-level humor. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Why the Blues Brothers Made Their ‘SNL’ Debut in Bee CostumesWhy the Blues Brothers Made Their ‘SNL’ Debut in Bee CostumesJohn Belushi and Dan Aykroyd delivered their first 'Saturday Night Live' blues performance on Jan. 17, 1976. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
The Night Ace Frehley Saved a Blues Brothers ShowThe Night Ace Frehley Saved a Blues Brothers ShowKiss guitarist recalled how he and John Belushi bonded over love of music, alcohol and drugs.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
‘The Blues Brothers’ at 40: A Briefcase Full of Wild Movie Facts‘The Blues Brothers’ at 40: A Briefcase Full of Wild Movie FactsAs wild and sprawling as 'The Blues Brothers' is, the story of the creation of the movie might be even crazier. Dave LiftonDave LiftonMatthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
How Movie Industry Racism Almost Derailed ‘The Blues Brothers’How Movie Industry Racism Almost Derailed ‘The Blues Brothers’Some movie exhibitors apparently believed white audiences wouldn't be interested in watching the film. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
40 Years Ago: The Blues Brothers' 'Briefcase Full of Blues' Was a40 Years Ago: The Blues Brothers' 'Briefcase Full of Blues' Was aAt first, some questioned whether John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd meant it or not.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
True Blue: The Band Behind the Blues BrothersTrue Blue: The Band Behind the Blues BrothersHere's a guide to the talented musicians who backed "Joliet" Jake and Elwood Blues.Bryan WawzenekBryan Wawzenek
Blues Brothers’ Matt ‘Guitar’ Murphy Dies at 88Blues Brothers’ Matt ‘Guitar’ Murphy Dies at 88Veteran blues sideman also played with Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Memphis Slim and others.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty