Writer Tom Davis hosts a Blues Brothers retrospective that tells the whole truth about the legendary band's early days and righteous ways. The Blues Brothers were an unforgettable part of Saturday Night Live's golden era, making their musical debut in bee costumes singing "I'm a King Bee," and becoming an overnight sensation. Switching to hats and shades inspired by John Lee Hooker, they combined classic Chicago Blues with Stax-Volt R&B to create a sound all their own. Their first album, Briefcase Full of Blues, went double-platinum and led quickly to their hit movie and milestone soundtrack album. The rest is history, and it's all here in a music-filled, memory-blasting account of a band that will always be on a mission from God.
Credits
The Best of the Blues Brothers Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Dan Aykroyd
He was 42, now 72 years old
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as Elwood Blues / Himself |
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John Belushi
He was 45, 33 years old when he died
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as Jake Blues (archive footage) |
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Steve Cropper
He was 52, now 83 years old
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as Himself (archive footage) |
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Donald "Duck" Dunn
He was 52, 70 years old when he died
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as Himself (archive footage) |
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Murphy Dunne
He was 52, 0 years old when he died
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as Himself (archive footage) |
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Steve Jordan
He was 37, now 67 years old
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as Himself (archive footage) |
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Tom Malone
He was 47, now 77 years old
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as Himself (archive footage) |
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Alan Rubin
He was 51, 68 years old when he died
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as Himself (archive footage) |
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Paul Shaffer
He was 44, now 75 years old
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as Himself (archive footage) |
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Tom Davis
He was 41, 59 years old when he died
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as Interviewer (uncredited) |
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Lou Marini
He was 49, now 79 years old
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as Himself (archive footage) |
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Tom Scott
He was 46, now 76 years old
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as Himself (archive footage) |
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Matt Murphy (English footballer)
He was 22, now 53 years old
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as Himself (archive footage) |
The Best of the Blues Brothers Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Dan Aykroyd as Writer. He was 42 (now 72) years old
|
Writing |
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Tom Davis as Writer. He was 41 (59) years old when He died
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Writing |
