Bob ‘Slim’ Dunlap, the Minnesota-born guitarist who rose to fame as the final guitarist for Minneapolis punk outfit The Replacements, has died at the age of 73. 
	Per a report from The Minnesota Star Tribune, Dunlap passed away early in the afternoon on Wednesday (Dec. 18). His cause of death was said to be related to the stroke he suffered in 2012 that not only left him bedridden, but unable to play music anymore. 
	“Bob passed at home today at…

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Slim Dunlap, The Replacements Guitarist, Dies Aged 73

A fill-in Replacement, the guitarist’s own songs garnered acclaim from the likes of Bruce Springsteen.

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Replacements guitarist and Minnesota music hero Slim Dunlap dies after long illness

Bob “Slim” Dunlap, the beloved “replacement Replacement” who joined the band in 1987, has died at the age of 73.  
	The musician’s family confirmed his death in a statement, per the Minnesota Star Tribune. “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,” read the statement…

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Bob ‘Slim’ Dunlap, guitarist for The Replacements has died at the age of 73. 
READ MORE: Remembering the music legends we lost in 2024  Per the Minnesota Star Tribune, Dunlap died at his home in Minneapolis on Wednesday. He had suffered a debilitating stroke in 2012 and been in ill health ever since. His family confirmed the death to the MST: “Bob passed at home today at 12:48 p.m. surrounded by family. We played him his ‘Live at the Turf Club (…

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The Replacements' Slim Dunlap has died, aged 73

Bob “Slim” Dunlap, the guitarist for The Replacements who played on their final two albums, Don’t Tell a Soul and All Shook Down, has died at age 73. According to the Minnesota Star Tribune, Dunlap died Wednesday, December 18th, due to complications from a severe stroke that he initially suffered in 2012. “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…

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Slim Dunlap, The Replacements Guitarist, Dead at 73

Guitarist and singer-songwriter Bob “Slim” Dunlap died Wednesday. The Plainview, Minn., native was 73.

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Minnesota native Slim Dunlap of The Replacements dies at age 73

Slim Dunlap, former guitarist for the Replacements, died in December 2024.

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Slim Dunlap joined the Replacements in 1987, replacing its original lead guitarist Bob Stinson and earning him the moniker "the replacement Replacement." Dunlap would go on to record two critically acclaimed albums with the band.

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Bob “Slim” Dunlap, Dead at 73

Former Replacements guitarist Bob "Slim" Dunlap has died at the age of 73, 12 years after suffering a stroke that left him largely bedridden. The news was confirmed in a statement released by his fami

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Bob “Slim” Dunlap, the guitarist best-known as a member on the Replacements, has died at the age of 73. A message from an admin on Dunlap’s Facebook fan page (run by his wife) announced the rocker’s passing. “Our beloved Slimbob passed away today surrounded by his family,” said the post. “Loved by everyone. He will live … The post Former Replacements Guitarist Slim Dunlap Dead at 73 appeared first on W CNN RADIO NEWS.

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