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 in the present day surrounded by his household,” stated the publish. “Beloved by everybody. He’ll dwell on in all our reminiscences. There will probably 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 toddler. He started taking part in in bands within the ‘70s, together with varied 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 have been in search of a brand new guitarist after ousting Bob Stinson. Although he initially rejected the invitation, Dunlap ultimately joined the group.
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On the time of Dunlap’s arrival, the Replacements already had 5 studio albums underneath 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 industrial radio hit, “I will Be You,” which peaked at No. 51 on the Billboard Sizzling 100 in Might 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 have been Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame nominees in 2014, however in the end didn’t earn induction.
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