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‘It Wasn’t a Bit’: The Real Story Behind the Blues Brothers
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A new oral history of the iconic SNL duo is full of revelations, from Willie Nelson giving the band its first big break to Lorne Michael’s initial skepticism.
Sean L. McCarthy
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Jul. 25 2024
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Sean L. McCarthy
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