Died On This Date (August 23, 2008) Steve Foley / Bash & Pop; Played Drums For The Replacements
themusicsover Steve Foley
1959 – August 23, 2008
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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Jim Dickinson was a much respected Memphis musician and producer who is best remembered for his production work with the Replacements, Big Star, Alex Chilton, and Willy DeVille among others. As a musician, he played piano on such landmark songs as the Rolling Stones’ “Wild Horses,” and the Flamin’ Groovies “Teenage Head.” He’s also worked with the likes of Bob Dylan and Ry Cooder. Dickinson also released several acclaimed albums throughout his career. Talent runs in the Dickinson family, his sons Luther Dickinson and Cody Dickinson have a popular band, the North Mississippi Allstars. Jim Dickinson died in his sleep following heart surgery. He was 67.
Tom Payne was the original bassist for Los Angeles based garage rock band, the Leonards. Originally from the Detroit area, Payne and the band migrated to L.A. in the late 80s to try to get noticed. However, with a sound closer to the Replacements than Ratt, the group struggled to get noticed along the Sunset Strip. But they persevered, building a loyal fan base that they can still count on to this day. In 2004, Tom Payne discovered he had cancer, so he left the band and moved back to Michigan to be with his family. He died as a result of the cancer on April 14, 2005