Bob ‘Slim’ Dunlap, guitarist in the Replacements, dies at 73

The well-loved ‘replacement Replacement’ joined the band after being a janitor at a local music venue where they played early shows

Bob “Slim” Dunlap, who replaced Bob Stinson on guitar in cult Minneapolis band the Replacements, has died at 73.

In 2012, Dunlap suffered a stroke. In a statement after his death, his family said he died from complications that arose thereafter.