One of the most important unsung heroes in the history of The Blues Brothers is Paul Shaffer, whom some modern audiences may recognize best as David Letterman’s band leader. However, before then ...

Legendary band leader Paul Shaffer was a member of the original "SNL" house band, in the show's fifth season he also became a cast member.

Shaffer has been Letterman’s Jewish musical sidekick for his entire 33-year run on late-night television, which ends Wednesday night. Wednesday night will be the 6,028th show of David Letterman ...