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Guitarist Bob Stinson was among the first members of 1 from the ’80s most influential alt-rock rings, the Substitutes, before an uncontrollable lifestyle resulted in his dismissal in 1986. Created on Dec 17, 1959 and elevated in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Stinson appeared up to such mainstream guitarists as Steve Howe, Johnny …

The Substitutes initially formed in 1979, when Paul Westerberg joined a garage area punk music group formed by brothers Bob (guitar) and Tommy Stinson (bass) and drummer Chris Mars. Originally known as the Impediments, the Minnesota citizens transformed their name towards the Substitutes after being prohibited from an area membership …