Former Replacements Guitarist Slim Dunlap Dead at 73

Bob “Slim” Dunlap, the guitarist best-known as a member on the Replacements, has died on the age of 73.

A message from an admin on Dunlap’s Fb fan web page (run by his spouse) introduced the rocker’s passing.

“Our beloved Slimbob handed away as we speak surrounded by his household,” stated the put up. “Cherished by everybody. He’ll dwell on in all our reminiscences. There shall be extra phrases, however I haven’t got them now, greater than thanks, Bob! Love you, at all times.”

Born in Plainview, Minnesota, Dunlap began taking part in guitar as a baby. He started taking part in in bands within the ‘70s, together with numerous tasks with musician and visible artist Curtiss Almsted. In 1987, whereas working with Almsted within the band Spooks, Dunlap caught the eye of Paul Westerberg. The singer recruited Dunlap to affix his band the Replacements, who had been on the lookout for a brand new guitarist after ousting Bob Stinson. Although he initially rejected the invitation, Dunlap finally joined the group.

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On the time of Dunlap’s arrival, the Replacements already had 5 studio albums beneath their belt. The group had risen from underground darling to main label act, having signed with Sire – a subsidiary of Warner Bros. – in 1985.

Dunlap contributed to a pair of the Replacements albums – 1989’s Do not Inform a Soul and 1990’s All Shook Down – earlier than the band’s breakup in 1991. His tenure included the band’s greatest business radio hit, “I am going to Be You,” which peaked at No. 51 on the Billboard Sizzling 100 in Could of 1989.

Following the Replacements’ disbandment, Dunlap toured with ex-Georgia Satellites singer Dan Baird. The guitarist additionally launched solo materials and continued to be energetic within the Minneapolis music scene. In 2012, Dunlap suffered a significant stroke that left him severely debilitated. Surviving members of the Replacements got here collectively to report the EP Songs for Slim in an effort to boost funds for the musician.

Although the Replacements by no means achieved broad mainstream success, they have been hailed as pioneers of other rock. They had been Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame nominees in 2014, however finally didn’t earn induction.