| A big hit in the 1980s, the "Blues Brothers," has long | | | | with a lethal dose of cocaine and heroin. Although she |
| been considered as one of the greatest musical films | | | | served 18 months in prison, Belushi's costars and |
| of all time. With a powerhouse cast, a fun but serious | | | | colleagues agreed that putting her in jail can't bring |
| plot, lots of energy, and loads of talent, it's not all that | | | | back the lost genius that is Belushi. |
| surprising. Led by John Belushi as the ex-convict Jake | | | | Another death marred the future of the "Blues |
| Blues, the story revolves around a blues band who | | | | Brothers" cast when James Brown died on the |
| attempts to solve the problem of securing $5000 for a | | | | Christmas of 2006 due to pneumonia. However, unlike |
| nun-run orphanage by pulling off a big gig. Dan | | | | Belushi, he had left a string of memorable roles after |
| Aykroyd who played Jake's brother, Elwood, together | | | | his portrayal of Reverend Cleophus James in the |
| with Reverend Cleophus James (James Brown), work | | | | "Blues Brothers". Brown was cast in similar roles |
| with Jake to re-form their old group and stage the | | | | requiring his talent for singing the blues in movies like |
| benefit concert. Here's what happened to the "Blues | | | | "Rocky IV" and "Doctor Detroit." Brown also |
| Brothers" after their movie became a phenomenal hit. | | | | guest-starred as a singer in an episode of the popular |
| Unfortunately, John Belushi met his untimely death due | | | | TV series "Miami Vice." Controversies also hounded |
| to drug overdose barely two years after the release | | | | Brown as he served time in jail for domestic assault |
| of the "Blues Brothers". He was found dead in a room | | | | charges and leading the police in a car chase in |
| at Chateau Marmount on Sunset Strip. A drug dealer | | | | Georgia in 1988. |
| named Cathy Smith was convicted of injecting Belushi | | | | |