Talk A Blues Streak

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 shado...

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.  Producer/Director/Con...

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, Otis Spann, Junior Wells, and Freddie King...

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   Executive Producer- Linda Melazzo Graphic Designer- Dan Perez For more go to BillyPrewitt.com .  Emmy Winnin...

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...

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 Bl...

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   Executive Producer- Linda Melazzo Graphic Designer- Dan Perez For more go to BillyPrewitt.com .  Em...

Episode #3.... After attending Woodstock in 69 Richie Havens 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 asks Billy to play harmonica on his song called "City of New Orleans" that turned out to be a big hit...

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   Executive Producer- Linda Melazzo Graphic Designer- Dan Perez For more go to BillyPrewitt.com . ...

Episode #1....  Billy growing up with his buddy, a front man who happened to be a drummer before he was called 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...