Elwood Blues was first played by Dan Aykroyd , in his radio program on Blues music . Jake Blues was played by John Belushi . John Belushi 's brother , James Belushi , toured with the band for a short time as `` Zee Blues , '' and recorded the album , Blues Brothers & Friends : Live from House of Blues , with Dan Aykroyd , but he did not appear in Blues Brothers 2000 .