Vern Rumsey

Vern Rumsey
Rumsey in 2006. Photo by Conan Neutron.
Born
Vernon Emmry Aldo Rumsey

(1973-01-24)January 24, 1973
DiedAugust 6, 2020(2020-08-06) (aged 47)
Other names
  • Doombuggy
  • Red Rumsey
Occupations
  • Musician
  • recording engineer
Years active1991–2020
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
SpouseAna Rumsey
Musical career
Genres
Formerly of

Vernon Emmry Aldo Rumsey (January 24, 1973 – August 6, 2020) was an American musician. He is best known for his work as the bassist of the post-hardcore band Unwound,[1] in which he was a co-founding member. He was also in the bands Long Hind Legs,[1] Oslo,[2] Fitz of Depression,[3] and Witchypoo,[3] and (in 2009) was playing in the band Flora v. Fauna.[4]

He generally played a Fender Jazz bass.[1] He was also a recording engineer who has worked with bands such as Blonde Redhead, KARP, Enemymine, Novex and Replicator.

Rumsey played bass guitar on the Blonde Redhead record Fake Can Be Just as Good,[5] and co-ran the label Punk in My Vitamins,[6] with his bandmates[1] Justin Trosper and Sara Lund.

He has been variously credited as Doombuggy, Red Rumsey, RedRumsey, Rumsey, Vern and Vernon Rumsey.[3]

Rumsey died on August 6, 2020; he was 47.[7][8] His death sparked an outpouring of support and testimonials amongst many music communities.[9]

  1. ^ a b c d "Metal.com - Unwound - Biography". 14 July 2011. Archived from the original on 14 July 2011. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  2. ^ "Unwound BLOG - accessed Jan 2011". Unwound.livid.com. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  3. ^ a b c "Vern Rumsey". Discogs.com. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  4. ^ "Interview with Vern Rumsey". Archived from the original on 18 July 2011. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  5. ^ "Blonde Redhead - BlueBeat.com: Play Free Music". www.bluebeat.com. Archived from the original on 8 July 2011. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  6. ^ "Punk In My Vitamins". Grunnenrocks.nl. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  7. ^ Pearis, Bill. "Unwound's Vern Rumsey has died". Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  8. ^ "Unwound bassist Vern Rumsey has died, aged 47". nme.com. 7 August 2020. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  9. ^ "Artists pay tribute to Unwound's Vern Rumsey (Thursday, Speedy Ortiz, Cave In, more)". brooklynvegan.com. Retrieved 7 August 2020.