"I didn't know that," Aykroyd told Weale. var google_conversion_label = "hIGSCIi42VwQ6dbX1AM"; regular or king-size. Recorded as the Blues Brothers were preparing to film the sequel to their 1980 movie, Live from Chicago's House of Blues was designed as a way to get the group back into the spotlight, as well as a way to showcase the House of Blues chain. The Blues Brothers, which grossed $115.2 million against a $30 million budget, is, according to Landis, the first US movie to gross more . var google_conversion_color = "ffffff"; Quoted: John Belushi was a great, funny man, said Aykroyd. King called the Louisiana Gator Boys. Jim Belushi toured with the band for a short time as "Zee Blues", and recorded the album Blues Brothers and Friends: Live from Chicago's House of Blues with Dan Aykroyd. Aykroyd, a Canadian, first discovered American blues not Belushi, a dyed-in-the-wool rock guy who grew up outside of Chicago. When Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi began taking their Blues Brothers personas more seriously, they rounded up some of the genre's finest musicians (including guitarist Steve Cropper and saxophonist "Blue Lou" Marini) to tour with them. The prison band will be there as they begin to wail. Published: 18:02 GMT, 1 March 2017 | Updated: 19:38 GMT, 1 March 2017. A true fan may already know how these characters came to be, but I would be willing to bet that you will be amused, surprised, and even startled by some The Blues Brothers behind-the-scenes facts we found. Considering the film is, in essence, a celebration of classic music from yesteryear, I think most would agree that Landis made the right call. It's Here Now. Malone, whose high school nickname Bones was resurrected for the film by Belushi in an early rehearsal, was able to contribute a bit of his experience to the film, as well. Probably my personal favorite musical performance in The Blues Brothers is by Cab Calloway, who stalls the crowd at the Hollywood Palladium before Jake and Elwood arrive with a rendition of his signature hit "Minnie the Moocher" that sounds just like it did in 1931. [note 1] Aykroyd encountered the band in the early 1970s, around the time of his attendance at Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and where his interest in the blues developed through attending and occasionally performing at Ottawa's Le Hibou Coffee House. MGM. In 1997, an animated sitcom with Jake and Elwood was planned, but scrapped after only eight episodes were produced. Standing out among the generally subdued celebs was Goldie Hawn, who wriggled in the aisle with Gump producer Steve Starkey to the bands rousing cover version of Jimi Hendrixs Hey, Joe.. Their blood brotherhood was sealed by cutting their middle fingers with a string said to come from the guitar of Elmore James.[9]. 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The background:The comedic musical act was founded in 1978 by Dan and the late John Belushi - brother of Jim - when the former two were in Saturday Night Live's cast together, Skidding toward the 40th anniversary: The Blues Brothers, as played by John and Dan, were immortalized in an eponymous 1980 film directed by John Landis, The look:Dan and Jim turned up to Tuesday's opening in the band's signature suits, black ties and black fedoras - though Dan replaced the black dress slacks and blazer with grey jeans and a charcoal leather jacket. With the help of pianist-arranger Paul Shaffer, Belushi and Aykroyd started assembling a collection of studio talents to form their own band. "Gimme Some Lovin'" was a Top 40 hit and the band toured to promote the film, The tour began on June 27, 1980 at Poplar Creek Music Theater. After the show, Belushi and Salgado talked about the blues for hours. We had rings, we got blood tests, the whole shot. A making-of featurette found on The Blues Brothers 25th Anniversary Edition DVD (and subsequent Blu-ray releases) tells the whole story of their formation and later casting in the film. Because of the popularity of the sketch, Aykroyd and Belushi decided to form a band called The Blues Brothers. House of Blues Anaheim at GardenWalk is Orange County's incredible home for live music! He set aside a bit of time to pay tribute to John Belushi, whom he'd co-starred with in films including Steven Spielberg's 1941 and John Avildsen's Neighbors. After a concert together, they registered the videoclip of the famous Zucchero song "Per Colpa Di Chi?" Add to List. However, that probably still does not measure up to the passion that went into making the movie, considering all of its various problematic circumstances. 37 single "Rubber Biscuit," earlier recorded by the Chips. It's been 40 years since Donnie 'Mr. "I looked and John and I said: 'Have you guys ever thought of doing something that you guys could, like, dance to?' Our team will fill you in on the best options to make your concert an unforgettable experience. Looking for a more elevated experience? The Blues Brothers and Animal House star died after struggling with drug addiction, which at one point saw him fighting over a mountain of cocaine that . The Blues Brothers did not originate for the silver screen, but rather grew out of a sketch for Saturday Night Live in 1976. With Landis again directing, the sequel to The Blues Brothers was made in 1998. (7-9 a.m.) Mariska Hargitay on SVU. Movie Info. (10-11 a.m.) Elaine Welteroth on The Pivot. Like other Chicagoans, we have ideas about what the next mayor should do. Cannabis grower and activist Jim Belushi put it this way, "The Blues Brothers. But before that, in 1974, Second Citys Chicago and Toronto branches conducted something of a foreign exchange program: The Chicago cast spent time performing in Toronto, and the Toronto cast featuring comedy luminaries such as Aykroyd, Catherine OHara and Eugene Levy called Chicago their sweet home for the summer. Click here for more information & to RSVP your spot! However, as John Landis recalls in the DVD featurette, the jazz pioneer had actually wanted his character, Curtis, to perform a disco-style re-recording he had recently done and was very unhappy when the director refused. Briefcase Full of Blues, went double platinum, and by Belushi's 30th birthday (January 24, 1979), he had a #1 album, on a #1 TV show, and starred in . Provided The Blues Brothers are throwing a party in the county jail. What if that happens again? I just want to walk on stage and have a perfect show.. I think, 'Enough to buy a house!' Make Your Night Memorable with Great Food and Nightlife Chef Inspired Signature Dishes Fuel up before the showor anytimewith our Southern-inspired menu, featuring the Smokehouse Platter, Brisket Nachos, Voodoo Shrimp, and so much more. The Blues Brothers Rocked the House in 1978. . Guests 21+ are invited to join us in the Foundation Room before the show for the finest in food & craft cocktails. Come on!" Jim Belushi (left) is set to team up with Dan Aykroyd for a Blues Brothers performance Friday at Old Joliet Prison. The album reached #1 on the Billboard 200, went double platinum, and featured Top 40 hit recordings of Sam & Dave's "Soul Man" and The Chips' "Rubber Biscuit". I was going to Le Hibou and hearing James Cotton, Otis Spann, Pinetop Perkins and Muddy Waters. ', Local act: Yet Dan's attributed the 'success' of the venture to 'the people of Orange County who got it,' as well as to 'tourists who come to Anaheim who knows they havent truly completed their tour without stopping at House of Blues', Loving memory: 'We always think of the veteran players of the (blues) music, we always think of the culture of the African American songbook we owe so much to and we think of our brother, John,' said Dan of House Of Blues. "Murphy played with James Cotton, and Duck and Steve played on all those Stax/Volt records. For the brothers' look, Belushi borrowed John Lee Hooker's trademark Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses and soul patch. It was the last recording the band would make with Belushi's Jake Blues. Belushi found Salgado's enthusiasm infectious. The story picks up 18 years later with Elwood being released from prison, and learning that his brother has died. Eve Ewing on Marvel Comic's Black Panther. My parents used to work for the government, and I went to elementary school, high school, and the university in the city. She Made It: Curie. Relive the 'Blues Brothers' film and the musical and comedy exploits of John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd with these 10 classic moments. Daisy Jones & The Six, the band from the Prime Video series of the same . For the 1980 film, see, Elwood and Jake Blues and the Bluesmobile, Albums, early gigs, character backgrounds, Aykroyd played with Downchild in the fall of 2009, during the band's 40th anniversary tour: "when one thinks of blues music in Canada, the first name that springs to mind is DOWNCHILD. I asked, 'What did you do with it?' A motherand son showcase theirMumbai-inspired chutneybusiness and an outdoorenthusiast pitches his accessiblegardening enterprise. var google_conversion_id = 982903657; Description. Belushi and Aykroyd took the whole thing very seriously, despite how entertaining it all sounded. John Landis would eventually cut it from the theatrical release, feeling a magic car needed no explanation. With the film, came the soundtrack album, which was the band's first studio album. Belushi was hooked.[8]. As a result, John Lee Hooker's street-side serenade was performed live and James Brown sang gospel in the church with a pre-recorded choir backing him. It was at the bar that Aykroyd and Ron Gwynne wrote and developed the story which Aykroyd turned into the draft screenplay for the Blues Brothers movie, better known as the "tome", because it contained so many pages. Go to show page. Angelo Ciaravino and Richard Zoller both have a way of getting their Mount Carmel teammates and the crowd fired up. But halfway down one of the streets, there were lights on. Zach LaVine finished with a game-high 41 points, DeMar DeRozan added 21 and Patrick Beverley had a double-double with 10 rebounds and 10 assists. 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