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The Blues Brothers

An Epic Friendship, the Rise of Improv, and the Making of an American Film Classic
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'Highly entertaining' Empire 'A must read' Independent 'Remarkable' Judy Belushi Pisano 'This book is on a mission from God' DBC Pierre The Blues Brothers hit cinemas on 20th June, 1980. Today, it is recognised as one of the most significant films of the twentieth century. Its... Read More
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The story of the iconic movie, The Blues Brothers

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'Highly entertaining' Empire

'A must read' Independent

'Remarkable' Judy Belushi Pisano

'This book is on a mission from God' DBC Pierre

The Blues Brothers hit cinemas on 20th June, 1980. Today, it is recognised as one of the most significant films of the twentieth century. Its spotlighting of some of the world's most legendary rhythm and blues artists - Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Ray Charles, John Lee Hooker - made the film as unforgettable as its wild car chases.

In The Blues Brothers, Daniel de Visé shares the history of this timeless movie, encompassing the colourful childhoods of Belushi and Aykroyd; the comedic revolution sparked by The Harvard Lampoon; the birth and drug-filled early years of Saturday Night Live; and of course, the indelible behind-the-scenes narrative of how the film was made.

Based on original research and dozens of interviews probing the memories of principals from director John Landis and producer Bob Weiss to Aykroyd himself, The Blues Brothers illuminates in glorious technicolour, the making of an American masterpiece and the birth of modern comedy.

'Droll and rigorous . . . bracingly thorough' The Times

'[A] diverting celebration' Irish Times

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399621885

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 April 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: White Rabbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Daniel de Vise is the author of four books and journalist. He worked at The Washington Post, the Miami Herald and three other newspapers in a 23-year career. He lives in Maryland with his wife and children.

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