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Blues Brothers Quotes

The chaotic joy of blues, comedy, and stage energy.

These quotes recall the cultural impact of The Blues Brothers, from concert stages built like the film's chaotic set to the sheer audience excitement whenever the material comes up. The nostalgic energy pairs with quotes found on our Mike Harding page.

There was some scene in The Blues Brothers movie, when they had the chicken wire across the front of the stage, and it was almost like that. They had a big guard rail around the stage, which kept the college...

Quotes by William Bell

If I'm at a party and someone puts on a Blues Brothers tape, I tend to go nuts.

Quotes by Todd Barry

Lorne finally said, Do the Blues Brothers thing. The response was amazing. People went nuts.

Quotes by Steve Cropper

I had just discovered jazz, and I started singing in a kind of blues cover band at the age of 15. We called ourselves - it was a terrible name - the Blue Zoots. We couldn't actually get our hands...

Quotes by Hozier

Frequently Asked Questions

What live show detail connects to The Blues Brothers movie in this collection?
One quote recalls a stage setup with chicken wire and guard rails resembling a scene from the film.
How did audiences react to Blues Brothers material according to these quotes?
Audiences reportedly went wild, both at parties playing the tape and during a related live sketch performance.
What sketch show is referenced in connection with The Blues Brothers?
One quote describes a producer suggesting "the Blues Brothers thing," implying a Saturday Night Live sketch origin.
Did anyone in this collection start their music career inspired by blues and jazz?
Yes, one quote recalls starting a teenage blues cover band shortly after discovering jazz, despite an awkward band name.
Is The Blues Brothers described purely as a movie in this collection?
No, it's discussed as a broader cultural phenomenon affecting live shows, parties, and comedy sketches alike.

Whether describing an early cover band with an awkward name or the wild crowd reaction to a beloved sketch, this collection captures how The Blues Brothers left a lasting mark on music and comedy. See more nostalgic stories in the Anne Mcclain quotes page.