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| Born | 15 July 1954 |
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| Years active | 1971–present |
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Neil Brewer (born 15 July 1954) is an English musician, who is best known for being a member of the 1970s rock band Druid and for presenting the last four series of Rosie and Jim.[1][2] Brewer played the role of a musical narrowboat owner, who while floating along the rivers and canals, would make up songs based on the experiences he had. He was nicknamed "Tootle" by the series' title characters.[3][4] He sang a song at the end of each episode, accompanying himself on the concertina, and sometimes played the harmonica during episodes while seeking inspiration.[citation needed]
Following the deaths of Pat Hutchins in 2017, and original presenter John Cunliffe in 2018, he is the only surviving presenter of Rosie and Jim.[citation needed]
Neil also played bass guitar in The Never Never Band and Splash during the 1970s and 1980s after the demise of Druid.[5]
- ^ "Neil Brewer". BFI. Archived from the original on 13 September 2022. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
- ^ Radio, N. T. S. "Druid | Discover music on NTS". NTS Radio. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
- ^ Egmont Books, Limited (1999). Ragdoll & Friends 2000 Annual. ISBN 9780749842918.
{{cite book}}:|first1=has generic name (help) - ^ "Rosie and Jim, two of the most popular characters in children's television, will delight youngsters in Hull this week". Hull Daily Mail. 3 October 2000. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
- ^ "Druid". progressrock.cz. Retrieved 13 September 2022.