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Died On This Date (August 23, 2008) Steve Foley / Bash & Pop; Played Drums For The Replacements

Posted by themusicsover on August 23, 2010

Steve Foley
1959 – August 23, 2008

Steve Foley at bottom with Bash & Pop

Steve Foley was a popular Minneapolis-area drummer who played in several local bands, the most famous being the Replacements during their final days and tour.  He was also a member of Tommy Stinson’s post-Mats band, Bash & Pop.  Prior to his days in the Replacements, Foley and another Replacements replacement, Slim Dunlop, played with Curtis A.  Steve Foley died of an accidental overdose of his prescription medicine at the age of 49.  His brother, Kevin Foley, who was also in Bash & Pop, died suddenly on March 24, 2011.

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