Jake and Elwood page 12

 Jake and Elwood page 12 by ric gustafson

The film ' Animal House' premiered on July 27 1978 at New York's Astor Theater. The crowd included National Lampoon staffers, executives and critics. Some critics loved the film. Some hated it. Paul Shaffer helped John and Dan put together a Blues Brothers band.

First, they needed a drummer. Steve Jordan the SNL drummer was hired. SNL saxophonist Lou Marini was hired. Trumpeter Alan Rubin and trombonist Tom Malone were hired. For the guitarist, bluesmaster Matt Guitar Murphy was hired. Steve ' The Colonel' Cropper and Donald ' Duck' Dunn were also hired to fill in the band. 

John and Dan booked studio space to rehearse for their shows at the Universal Amphitheatre. After 3 days of rehearsals, the band began to click.

On September 9, John Landis wed his girlfriend Deborah Nadoolman. Afterwards, the new couple went to the Universal Amphitheatre to see John and Dan perform in front of 5,000 fans.

research help: ' The Blues Brothers' by Daniel de Vise

Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric