The Blues Brothers were not supposed to be anything more than a fun Saturday Night Live skit that incorporated a couple of cast members and the house band.
It turned into a national phenomenon, two best-selling albums, a record-breaking live recording, one of the best musical movies of the ’80s, and a chain of music venues.
The not-ready-for-prime-time bit began humbly as a humorous way for John Belushi to showcase his mediocre but sincere ability to sing Chicago Blues.
First dressed as a bee on January 17, 1976; and then more than two years later alongside Dan Aykroyd with the now-trademark black Ray Bans, trilby hats, black suits and sideburns.
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