The Blues Brothers musical sketch, featuring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, debuts on the television show Saturday Night Live, introducing the iconic characters Jake and Elwood Blues to the public.
The Blues Brothers release their debut album, "Briefcase Full of Blues," which features live recordings of their performances and includes the hit song 'Rubber Biscuit.' The album achieves commercial success and solidifies their musical presence.
The Blues Brothers film, directed by John Landis and starring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, is released. It becomes a cult classic, known for its musical performances and car chase scenes.
John Belushi, co-creator and actor portraying Jake Blues, dies of a drug overdose, impacting the future of The Blues Brothers franchise.
The sequel to The Blues Brothers, titled "Blues Brothers 2000," directed by John Landis and starring Dan Aykroyd, is released. The film revives the franchise with a new cast.
Dan Aykroyd continues to perform as Elwood Blues in various live shows and tours, keeping the legacy of The Blues Brothers alive in music and popular culture.
Jake Blues is released from the Joliet Correctional Center after serving time for armed robbery.
Jake and his brother Elwood reconnect and decide to get the band back together to save the orphanage where they were raised.
Jake and Elwood recruit the surviving members of their old band to perform again.
The band plays a successful gig to revive their careers and raise funds.
Jake and Elwood embark on a journey to raise $5,000 to pay the property tax and save the orphanage from closure.
The brothers lead a high-speed chase through the streets of Chicago while fleeing from the police.
The Blues Brothers perform a concert that raises the required funds to pay the orphanage tax and successfully save it.
