The Blues Brothers

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In 1998, Blues Brothers 2000 was released to theaters but had none of the spirit and charm of the first film and failed miserably.
. Aykroyd continued to be an active proponent of blues music and parlayed this avocation into foundation and partial ownership of the House of Blues franchise, an international chain of nightclubs. In character as Elwood, he also hosts the syndicated House of Blues Radio Hour..
. They released an album of new material in 1992 entitled Red White and Blues, which included a guest appearance from Elwood Blues. He also particpated in the Vote for Change tour in Autumn 2004, along with such noteworthy artists as Bruce Springsteen, Bonnie Raitt, the Dave Matthews Band, John Fogerty, Keb' Mo', R.E.M., John Mellancamp, Pearl Jam, and Bright Eyes. In 1988 Cropper, Dunn, Murphy and others re-formed The Blues Brothers Band for a world tour. Browne was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 15, 2004.

On March 5, 1982, Belushi died in Hollywood of an accidental drug overdose. He is often referred to as "a thinking man's rock star.". In 1981, The Best of the Blues Brothers was released; this disc would be the first of several compliations and hits collections issued over the years. As a whole, Browne's work is marked by compelling melodies, simple, honest, and insightful lyrics, and a flair for composition rarely seen in the world of rock and roll. The Blues Brothers is often regarded as the best of many films adapted from Saturday Night Live sketches. His most current work, The Naked Ride Home was released up on September 24, 2002. The film effectively combines the deadpan humor of Belushi and Ackryod as the title characters with over-the-top action and slapstick sequences, interspersed with highly-stylized musical numbers from the soul music legends in the supporting cast. Looking East (1996) was released soon after, but was not as successful critically or commercially.

Several car chases with an extremely large number of crashes result (possibly in parody of the car chases in earlier movies such as The French Connection); the film held the record for the most cars destroyed in one film, until surpassed by its sequel. After four years of silence and a break-up with his girlfriend, actress Daryl Hannah, Browne returned with I'm Alive, a critically acclaimed album that had no hits but still sold respectably. The duo also make numerous enemies along the way, notably a neo-Nazi group, the Chicago Police, Illinois state troopers, a Country and Western band, and Jake's former fiancée who continually tries (and fails) to kill them using various methods (including a bazooka). World in Motion (1989) was also politically-oriented, but was not very successful. Staged and spontaneous musical numbers commence during their journey. Lives in the Balance (1986) was an overtly political condemnation of Reaganism, and was a huge success with Browne fans, though not with mainstream audiences. The Blues Brothers spend much of the rest of the film tracking down members of the Band and convincing them to rejoin, as well as playing venues to raise the requisite $5,000. Browne achieved less critical acclaim with Hold Out (1980), which also began his political protest era; the album was a commercial success, however, as was Lawyers in Love, the follow-up.

Early in the film, they learn that the orphanage they were raised in is to be torn down unless the back property taxes on the building can be paid within a short time. In 1979, Browne was a founding member of Musicians United for Safe Energy. The two almost immediately attract the attention of the police with their reckless driving habits (in an old Dodge Monaco police car, affectionately known as the Bluesmobile). Recorded mostly on the road, including some tracks recorded on buses or in hotel rooms, the album contains many renowned songs, such as the title track, "The Road", "Rosie", and "The Load-Out". The movie revolves around the title characters, who are reunited at the beginning of the film as "Joliet" Jake is released from Joliet Prison into his brother's custody (he was imprisoned for armed robbery). Running on Empty (1978) was an even bigger success. Jake and Elwood released their second LP, Made in America, which included the Top 40 hits "Gimme Some Lovin'" and "Who's Making Love". Late for the Sky was a success, and Browne began recording his next LP while on tour.

The Blues Brothers also toured that year to promote the movie. Late for the Sky (1974) established a significant audience for Browne, who released his breakthrough album, The Pretender (1976) soon after the suicide of his wife, Phyllis. The motion picture is set in Chicago, Illinois and the surrounding area. He didn't sustain pop success, though, and his next album, For Everyman (1973) was a commercial failure. In 1980, The Blues Brothers motion picture, directed by John Landis, was released, featuring cameos by Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Cab Calloway, Ray Charles, John Lee Hooker, Carrie Fisher, Frank Oz, Steven Spielberg, Joe Walsh, John Candy, and Paul Reubens. In 1971, Browne signed with Asylum Records and released Jackson Browne (1972), which included "Doctor My Eyes", a major hit. The album went platinum, and featured Top 40 hit covers of Sam and Dave's "Soul Man" and The Chips' "Rubber Biscuit." Despite the name of the act, most of the songs performed by The Blues Brothers throughout their existence were soul music or R&B classics rather than blues music. After leaving New York City, Browne formed a folk band with Ned Doheney and Jack Wilce.

The Blues Brothers recorded their first album, Briefcase Full of Blues, in 1978 while opening for comedian Steve Martin at Los Angeles' Universal Amphitheater. After moving to Greenwich Village, New York, Browne worked, for a brief period, in Tim Buckley's back-up band and on Nico's Chelsea Girl. and the M.G.s; and Matt "Guitar" Murphy. A talented songwriter from the beginning, Browne signed a publishing contract with Nina Music, and his songs were performed by Tom Rush, the Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, the Byrds and Steve Noonan, among others. Backing Jake and Elwood were top session men like guitarist Steve Cropper, bassist Donald "Duck" Dunn, formerly of the Stax Records house band Booker T. In 1966, his career began by joining the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Part of the humour is the image of two men who are dressed in black suits looking like mob hitmen suddenly exploding into energetic song and dance. He was born in Heidelberg, Germany, but moved to Los Angeles, California at an early age and began singing folk music locally.

The Blues Brothers made their first appearance on air at SNL, with Belushi and Aykroyd dressed in the bee costumes they normally wore for the "Killer Bees" sketch, performing Slim Harpo's "I'm a King Bee." In the weeks following that performance, The Blues Brothers became a popular addition to the show and began to appear on a semi-regular basis. Jackson Browne (born October 9, 1948) was an influential singer songwriter of the 1970s and 1980s. Belushi (as vocalist Jake Blues) and Aykroyd (as harpist Elwood Blues), both members of the original cast of NBC's Saturday Night Live television program, created The Blues Brothers and their alternate identities in early 1976 to warm up SNL audiences. 2004 Very Best of Jackson Browne (compilation). The Blues Brothers is the name of a rhythm and blues band fronted, incognito, by comedians Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi. 2002 The Naked Ride Home. 1997 The Next Voice You Hear: The Very Best of Jackson Browne (compilation).

1996 Looking East. 1994 Everywhere I Go. 1993 I'm Alive. 1989 World in Motion.

1986 Lives in the Balance. 1983 Lawyers in Love. 1980 Hold Out. 1978 Running on Empty.

1976 The Pretender. 1974 Late for the Sky. 1973 For Everyman. 1972 Jackson Browne aka Saturate Before Using.