The Replacements' Bob 'Slim' Dunlap dies age 73 as former bandmate pays tribute
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It's been announced that musician Bob 'Slim' Dunlap has died, aged 73, with his family having shared that he passed away shortly after listening to one of his own songs. Bob - who was once a member of the Replacements - died at home in the US on Wednesday, it's been announced. It's been suggested that his death was related to a stroke that he had in 2012, which is said to have left him bedridden.
A statement from his family, published by the Minnesota Star Tribune, reads: "Bob passed at home today at 12:48 p.m. surrounded by family. We played him his 'Live at the Turf Club ('Thank You Dancers!)' CD, and he left us shortly after listening to his version of 'Hillbilly Heaven' — quite poignant." The statement added that there was a "natural decline" over the week prior, but added: "Overall it was due to complications from his stroke.".
Bob is best known for having been a member of the Replacements. He joined the band in 1987, replacing original lead guitarist Bob Stinson following his departure. He remained with the group until it disbanded four years later in 1991. As a result, he featured on their last two studio albums, Don't Tell a Soul and All Shook Down, which were released in 1989 and 1990 respectively. Whilst in the group, Bob worked with his bandmates on singles like Merry Go Round.
