Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Who are Jake and Elwood?"
...The movie "The Blues Brothers" hit theaters in 1980. It has since become one of the most iconic films ever released, gaining an enduring cult following over the years. The story follows the characters Jake and Elwood Blues as they struggle to save the Catholic home where they grew up. Jake and Elwood, played by John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd respectively, began on the NBC hit series "Saturday Night Live" before branching into movie theaters. Source: IMDb.com