Billy Prewitt is 81 years old and began playing blues 7 decades ago. A surviving staple on the Chicago blues scene his podcast takes you on a colorful storybook journey through his long life in his own words, stopping off at the places he’s been & everywhere in between.
Telling about the people he’s met & played with leading up to his Emmy winning documentary, the only blues documentary to ever win an Emmy called Talk A Blues Streak ”The Documentary.”
An accomplished lead guitarist and master of the blues harmonica, he has secured his place in Chicago musical history as he continues to play live through every shade of blues. Each episode of the podcast ends with an original song about the story told. Listen & follow for free with no commercial interruptions. ”Talk A Blues Streak” is a registered trademark #98157866.
Freddie King shows up on the 4th of July in 1967 to surprise the Otis Rush Band with Eddie Shaw, Sam Lay & Earnest Gatewood. Freddie brings a valuable life lesson Billy will never forget.
Episode #10.....The legendary story about what a great sense of humor the great late Freddie King had when he came into the “I Spy Lounge” on the South Side of Chicago. That unforgettable night Freddie played many of his already hit records recorded before 1967 and improvised some new ones that haven’t yet been recorded. Billy was new to the blues and was star struck standing in Freddie’s shadow towering at 6 feet 5 inches tall when Freddie mentored Billy with a valuable lesson not only about the blues, but about life that Billy will never forget.
Producer/Director/Concept & Enthusiasm-Hector Perez. Rocket Productions
Executive Producer-Linda Melazzo
Graphic Designer-Dan Perez
For more go to BillyPrewitt.com.
Emmy Winning Blues Documentary
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"Talk A Blues Streak" Is A Registered Trademark
2 Aug 2025
The story of a 19 year old kid hearing Bobby Blue Bland in a bar. Bobby's historic struggle climbing up the ladder with support from BB King, Ike Turner, Rufus Thomas, Wayne Bennett & Junior Parker.
Episode #9.....This episode is the intriguing story of Bobby Bland’s long history and details of his struggle to be heard. The first time Billy Prewitt saw Bobby was in a bar in 1964 at the famous “Harlem Square” in Miami where Sam Cooke reportedly got his start. Follow Bobby's career in great detail through his ups and downs and listen to his original songs along the way.
Executive Producer-Linda Melazzo
Graphic Designer-Dan Perez
For more go to BillyPrewitt.com.
Emmy Winning Blues Documentary
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Billy Prewitt Blues Entertainment LLC
"Talk A Blues Streak" Is A Registered Trademark
5 Oct 2024
In 1965 a 20 year old discovers Howlin' Wolf and Hubert Sumlin at a place called "Mother Blues" that also featured Muddy Waters, Magic Sam, Buddy Guy, George Carlin, and Jefferson Airplane.,
Episode #8....In 1965 a 20 year old aspiring musician wanting to be a part of the blues scene is fresh in Chicago and accidently discovers a brand new club called "Mother Blues" as he searches to audition for anybody. He meets Howlin' Wolf and Hubert Sumlin and has a life changing experience. Mother Blues also featured Buddy Guy, Magic Sam, Muddy Waters, George Carlin and Jefferson Airplane.
Producer/Director/Concept & Enthusiasm-Hector Perez. Rocket Productions
Executive Producer-Linda Melazzo
Graphic Designer-Dan Perez
For more go to BillyPrewitt.com.
Emmy Winning Blues Documentary
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Billy Prewitt Blues Entertainment LLC
"Talk A Blues Streak" Is A Registered Trademark
1 May 2024
A 12 year old kid finds himself singing in a bar with Clarence Frogman Henry and unknowingly meets Fats Domino in Storyville.
Episode #7....On a family vacation in 1958 Billy wanders off the beaten path alone in New Orleans and discovers live music. A brand new experience in a brand new town that he will remember the rest of his life.
Producer/Director/Concept & Enthusiasm-Hector Perez. Rocket Productions (https://rocketchicago.com/)
Executive Producer-Linda Melazzo (https://www.emmys.com/bios/linda-melazzo)
Graphic Designer-Dan Perez (https://rocketchicago.com/)
For more go to BillyPrewitt.com (http://billyprewitt.com).
Emmy Winning Blues Documentary (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXqJSllLlk0)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/billsyacht)
Billy Prewitt Blues Entertainment LLC
"Talk A Blues Streak" Is A Registered Trademark
20 Feb 2024
Captured by the hypnotic magic of a young James Brown amidst the sheer greatness of pure talent & hear Mick Jagger's confession...
Episode #6....Airman 3rd class Prewitt discovers James Brown becoming obsessed with his band & his footwork frequently attending incredible live concerts from the Apollo in New York the Miami Ball park in Florida. The unique adventures in Chicago becoming a familiar face at Chicago's Regal Theater more than 60 years ago enduring a comment James makes directly to Billy from the stage.
Producer/Director/Concept & Enthusiasm-Hector Perez. Rocket Productions (https://rocketchicago.com/)
Executive Producer-Linda Melazzo (https://www.emmys.com/bios/linda-melazzo)
Graphic Designer-Dan Perez (https://rocketchicago.com/)
For more go to BillyPrewitt.com (http://billyprewitt.com).
Emmy Winning Blues Documentary (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXqJSllLlk0)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/billsyacht)
Billy Prewitt Blues Entertainment LLC
"Talk A Blues Streak" Is A Registered Trademark
19 Dec 2023
Landing a permanent gig with Otis Rush then onward to the 1st Ann Arbor Blues festival with Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Magic Sam, B.B. King, Lightnin' Hopkins & Junior Wells...
Episode #5....Billy gets hired by the great Otis Rush in 1966 after a spur of the moment chance encounter audition in an almost empty bar called Mother Blues. Otis decides to take Billy under his wing and become his mentor for years to follow. They explore and play Chicago's South side dive bars together leading up to later headlining the very first Ann Arbor Blues Festival with all the living Blues legends of 1969.
Producer/Director/Concept & Enthusiasm-Hector Perez. Rocket Productions (https://rocketchicago.com/)
Executive Producer-Linda Melazzo (https://www.emmys.com/bios/linda-melazzo)
Graphic Designer-Dan Perez (https://rocketchicago.com/)
For more go to BillyPrewitt.com (http://billyprewitt.com).
Emmy Winning Blues Documentary (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXqJSllLlk0)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/billsyacht)
Otis Rush Band Live recording courtesy of Dick Shurman (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dick_Shurman)
Billy Prewitt Blues Entertainment LLC
"Talk A Blues Streak" Is A Registered Trademark
23 Aug 2023
Recording his first album with Donny Hathaway, Phil Upchurch & Sam Lay. The honor of meeting Lalah Hathaway before her 1st birthday while jamming blues in Donny's apartment....
Episode #4....A recording dream unfolds with "So Many Barriers" laying down tracks on a hot summer night in Chicago behind the scenes. Meeting these 3 recording legends and spending weeks improvising blues licks in 1969.
Producer/Director/Concept & Enthusiasm-Hector Perez. Rocket Productions (https://rocketchicago.com/)
Executive Producer-Linda Melazzo (https://www.emmys.com/bios/linda-melazzo)
Graphic Designer-Dan Perez (https://rocketchicago.com/)
For more go to BillyPrewitt.com (http://billyprewitt.com).
Emmy Winning Blues Documentary (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXqJSllLlk0)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/billsyacht)
Billy Prewitt Blues Entertainment LLC
"Talk A Blues Streak" Is A Registered Trademark
15 Jul 2023
Searching for freedom with inspiration from Richie Havens at Woodstock in 69 when Billy decides to live in his free spirit van for the next 3 years...
Episode #3.... After attending Woodstock in 69 Richie Havens (https://www.google.com/search?q=richie+havens&rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS1062US1062&oq=richie+havens&aqs=chrome.0.0i271j46i433i512j46i512l3j0i512j46i512j0i512l2j46i512.2583j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8)shines a light to make Billy take up permanent residence for 2 frigid Chicago winters in an an old van (before it was fashionable), taking "living on the road" to another dimension. Still determined to become a solo artist Steve Goodman (https://www.allmusic.com/artist/steve-goodman-mn0000032366/biography) asks Billy to play harmonica on his song called "City of New Orleans" that turned out to be a big hit for another featured Woodstock solo artist named Arlo Guthrie. Billy finally finds answers soul searching very late one night in his truck.
Producer/Director/Concept & Enthusiasm-Hector Perez. Rocket Productions (https://rocketchicago.com/)
Executive Producer-Linda Melazzo (https://www.emmys.com/bios/linda-melazzo)
Graphic Designer-Dan Perez (https://rocketchicago.com/)
For more go to BillyPrewitt.com (http://billyprewitt.com).
Emmy Winning Blues Documentary (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXqJSllLlk0)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/billsyacht)
Billy Prewitt Blues Entertainment LLC
"Talk A Blues Streak" Is A Registered Trademark
13 Jun 2023
Backstage in Ft. Lauderdale with Otis Redding on his final tour & the Bar-Kays onstage with Booker T Jones...
Episode #2.... A once in a lifetime experience through an unlocked door leads to some valuable life lessons and lyrics about living on the road...finally sharing the music that resulted in this episode for the first time.
Producer/Director/Concept & Enthusiasm-Hector Perez. Rocket Productions (http://rocketchicago.com)
Executive Producer-Linda Melazzo (https://www.emmys.com/bios/linda-melazzo)
Graphic Designer-Dan Perez (http://rocketchicago.com)
For more go to BillyPrewitt.com (http://billyprewitt.com).
Emmy Winning Blues Documentary (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXqJSllLlk0)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/billsyacht)
Billy Prewitt Blues Entertainment LLC
"Talk A Blues Streak" Is A Registered Trademark
25 May 2023
Buying his very first guitar with Buddy Miles, appreciating a little help from his childhood friend & Jimi Hendrix on the other end of the telephone...
Episode #1.... Billy growing up with his buddy, a front man who happened to be a drummer before he was called Buddy Miles (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddy_Miles) and seeing his band for the first time in Omaha Nebraska. Recalling the stories of how they became close friends and traveled to the blues capitol of the world "CHICAGO". In the studio or out on the town they reconnected the music bond that was formed from years before. This episode ends with a never before heard song written by Billy for Buddy.
Producer/Director/Concept & Enthusiasm-Hector Perez. Rocket Productions (http://rocketchicago.com)
Executive Producer-Linda Melazzo (https://www.emmys.com/bios/linda-melazzo)
Graphic Designer-Dan Perez (http://rocketchicago.com)
For more go to BillyPrewitt.com (http://billyprewitt.com).
Emmy Winning Blues Documentary (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXqJSllLlk0)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/billsyacht)
Billy Prewitt Blues Entertainment LLC
"Talk A Blues Streak" Is A Registered Trademark
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