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

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band Unwound, in which he was a co-founding member. He was also in the bands Long Hind Legs, Oslo, Fitz of Depression, and Witchypoo, and (in 2009) was playing in the band Flora v. Fauna. He generally played a Fender Jazz bass. He was also a recording engineer who has worked with bands such as

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, KARP, Enemymine, Novex and Replicator. Rumsey played bass guitar on the

record '' Fake Can Be Just as Good'', and co-ran the label Punk in My Vitamins, with his bandmates Justin Trosper and Sara Lund. He has been variously credited as Doombuggy, Red Rumsey, RedRumsey, Rumsey, Vern and Vernon Rumsey. Rumsey died on August 6, 2020; he was 47. His death sparked an outpouring of support and testimonials amongst many music communities.

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