Blues Brothers 2000 1998 premiere
by MikeSeravello-233-985397 | created - 01 Aug 2018 | updated - 07 Nov 2018 | PublicSaturday January 31st, Gibson Amphitheater 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608
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7. Frankie Valli
Soundtrack | Grease
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10. John Popper
Soundtrack | Blues Brothers 2000
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11. Kristy Swanson
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17. John Landis
Director | The Blues Brothers
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24. Aretha Franklin
Actress | The Blues Brothers
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