Died On This Date (March 24, 2011) Kevin Foley / Bassist For Bash & Pop

Kevin Foley
DOB Unknown – March 24, 2011

Kevin Foley, 3rd from left

Kevin Foley is perhaps best remembered as the bassist for Tommy Stinson’s post Replacements band, Bash & Pop.  Formed in 1992, the band released one moderately successful album, Friday Night Is Killing Me before disbanding in 1994.  The album is a must-have for core Replacements fans and those of the mid ’90s Minneapolis rock scene.  Bash & Pop also included Foley’s brother, Steve Foley who died suddenly in 2008.  Kevin Foley was 52 when he also died unexpectedly on March 24, 2011.  Although cause of death was not immediately released, it has been reported that family members believe a heart condition might have been to blame.

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

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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