<P> The Blues Brothers are an American blues and soul revivalist band which was founded in 1978 by comedy actors Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi as part of a musical sketch on Saturday Night Live . Belushi and Aykroyd , respectively in character as lead vocalist `` Joliet '' Jake Blues and harmonica player / vocalist Elwood Blues , fronted the band , which was composed of well - known and respected musicians . The band made its debut as the musical guest on the April 22 , 1978 , episode of Saturday Night Live , performing `` Hey Bartender . '' </P>
<P> The Blues Brothers are an American blues and soul revivalist band which was founded in 1978 by comedy actors Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi as part of a musical sketch on Saturday Night Live . Belushi and Aykroyd , respectively in character as lead vocalist `` Joliet '' Jake Blues and harmonica player / vocalist Elwood Blues , fronted the band , which was composed of well - known and respected musicians . The band made its debut as the musical guest on the April 22 , 1978 , episode of Saturday Night Live , performing `` Hey Bartender . '' </P>
what 's the name of the blues brothers
what 's the name of the blues brothers
`` Joliet '' Jake Blues Elwood Blues
`` Joliet '' Jake Blues Elwood Blues