Slim Dunlap, Guitarist for The Replacements, Dies at 73

The Minnesota musician, known as the 'replacement Replacement,' passed away due to complications from a 2012 stroke.

Bob 'Slim' Dunlap joined The Replacements in 1987, replacing founding guitarist Bob Stinson and contributing to the band's final two albums.
Dunlap's family confirmed he died at home surrounded by loved ones, after a natural decline related to his stroke from 2012.
He released two solo albums in the 1990s, which gained admiration from artists like Bruce Springsteen for their emotional depth.
A 2013 fundraiser, 'Songs for Slim,' saw prominent musicians cover his songs to raise money for his medical care following his stroke.
Dunlap is remembered as a stabilizing presence in the band and a beloved figure in the Minnesota music scene, leaving behind a wife, three children, and six grandchildren.