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3 unusual facts about Murphy Dunne


Murphy Dunne

While performing a regular set at the Armada Room in a Chicago area Holiday Inn, Jake and Elwood Blues again approached the band to reform the Blues Brothers band.

Dunne was also a member of the early 70s comedy ensemble The Conception Corporation and the co-producer of Chicago's first Free Blues Festival, with Willie Dixon, Steve Cropper, Albert King and many others.

Dunne was given the role in The Blues Brothers after their original pianist, Paul Shaffer, could not accept the part due to contractual obligations with Saturday Night Live, as well as his choice to take part in Gilda Live instead, which turned out to be a flop.



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