Holy Cow
by Barbara McMahon
Title
Holy Cow
Artist
Barbara McMahon
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
At a jazz and blues festival in Orangeville, Ontario, this little boy was in awe when he saw these Blues Brothers impersonators on stilts!
The Blues Brothers (or, more formally, The Blues Brothers’ Show Band and Revue) are an American blues and rhythm and blues revivalist band founded in 1978 by comedy actors Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi as part of a musical sketch on Saturday Night Live. Belushi and Aykroyd, respectively in character as lead vocalist "Joliet Jake" Blues and harmonica player/backing vocalist Elwood Blues, fronted the band, which was composed of well-known and respected musicians. The Blues Brothers first appeared on Saturday Night Live on January 17, 1976. The band made its second appearance as the musical guest on the April 22, 1978, episode of SNL. They would make their third and last appearance on November 18, 1978.
The band began to take on a life beyond the confines of television, releasing an album, Briefcase Full of Blues, in 1978, and then having a Hollywood film, The Blues Brothers, created around its characters in 1980.
After the death of Belushi in 1982, the Blues Brothers have continued to perform with a rotation of guest singers and other band members. The band reformed in 1988 for a world tour and again in 1998 for a sequel film, Blues Brothers 2000. They make regular appearances at musical festivals worldwide.
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August 7th, 2013
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Comments (9)
Richard Singleton
Great image...I remember the feeling as a small child...how big those people are. Richard Singleton
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you Richard! I don't know the little boy but do know he stood there for quite a while in awe.
Wanda Brandon
Congratulations on being feature. Wonderful capture of this awe struck child. Great contrast in colors and size of objects. f/v
Joyce Dickens
Barbara, such a worthy choice for the Old Masters Photography and digital Art group.....congratulations on being this weeks featured artist.....ALL of your work is inspiring my friend! Joyce
Lenore Senior
CONGRATULATIONS, Barbara!~You are the Featured Artist of the week in the group, Old MASTERS--Photographers and Digital Arts. This is an excellent example of your fine work. This is delightful! v/f/fb.