Bob Stinson

Guitarist Bob Stinson was one of the original members of one of the '80s most influential alt-rock bands, the Replacements, before an out of control lifestyle led to his dismissal in 1986. Born on December 17, 1959 and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Stinson looked up to such mainstream guitarists as Steve Howe, Johnny Winter, and Prince when he first picked up the instrument. But what came out of Stinson's guitar was the kind of reckless garage rock that would've led one to believe that he was a punk aficionado. Just before turning 20, Stinson formed the Replacements along with singer/guitarist Paul Westerberg, drummer Chris Mars, and his younger brother, Tommy Stinson, on bass. The other members shared the elder Stinson's fondness for overindulging in drinking and other substances, which reflected in the group's sloppy yet somehow charming style. From the early to mid '80s, the band built a substantial underground/college following, with such soon-to-be classic releases as 1981's Sorry Ma, Forgot To Take Out the Trash, 1983's Hootenanny, 1984's Let It Be, and 1985's Tim.

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