Talk A Blues Streak
By Billy Prewitt
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Billy Prewitt is 80 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.
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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.
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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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.
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Aug 02, 2025 |
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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, Freddie King, & Junior Wells.
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Oct 05, 2024 |
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A 12 year old kid finds himself singing in a bar with Clarence Frogman Henry and unknowingly meets Fats Domino in Storyville.
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May 01, 2024 |
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Captured by the hypnotic magic of a young James Brown amidst the sheer greatness of pure talent & hear Mick Jagger's confession...
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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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...
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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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....
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Aug 23, 2023 |
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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...
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Jul 15, 2023 |
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Backstage in Ft. Lauderdale with Otis Redding on his final tour & the Bar-Kays onstage with Booker T Jones...
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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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...
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May 25, 2023 |