Kevin Rutmanis was a founding member and bassist for The Cows. He also is a former bass guitar for The Melvins and Tomahawk. He was kicked out of the Melvins by Dale Crover. A bassist is a musician who plays a double bass or electric bass (also referred to as bass guitar). ... The Cows were a rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota. ... Fender Precision Bass Bass Guitar is a popular term that refers to electric and acoustic basses - stringed instruments similar in design to the guitar, but with longer scale and tuned lower in pitch. ... The Melvins, 2002 (Kevin Rutmanis (left), Dale Crover (center), King Buzzo (right)) The Melvins are an American rock music band and have usually played as a trio. ... Tomahawk are an Experimental Heavy Metal/Alternative Rock band from the United States. ... The Melvins, 2002 (Kevin Rutmanis (left), Dale Crover (center), King Buzzo (right)) The Melvins are a rock music band, usually a trio, with singer/guitarist Buzz Osborne (aka King Buzzo) and drummer Dale Crover being constant; several bass guitarists have been through the group. ... Dale Crover is a American rock musician. ...