Bob “Slim” Dunlap, who joined the Replacements as lead guitarist in the late 1980s after the pioneering rock band fired founder Bob Stinson, died Wednesday at his home in Minneapolis. He was 73. His death was announced in a statement from his family to the Minnesota Star Tribune,

Bob “Slim” Dunlap, a guitarist for the Replacements, has died. He was 73. Dunlap’s family confirmed his passing in a statement to the Minnesota Star Tribune Wednesday.

The Replacements member Bob 'Slim' Dunlap has died, aged 73, it has been announced this week, with tributes having since been paid to the musician following the news