The Best of the Blues Brothers (1994)

The Best of the Blues Brothers

1994

Music TV Movie Documentary

Synopsis

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

Cast

Alan Rubin as Himself (archive footage)

Dan Aykroyd as Elwood Blues / Himself

Donald 'Duck' Dunn as Himself (archive footage)

John Belushi as Jake Blues (archive footage)

Lou Marini as Himself (archive footage)

Matt Murphy as Himself (archive footage)

Murphy Dunne as Himself (archive footage)

Steve Cropper as Himself (archive footage)

Steve Jordan as Himself (archive footage)

Tom Malone as Himself (archive footage)