Mike Dillard was drummer and one of the founding members of The Melvins. A drummer is a Musician who plays a Drum or drums particularly a Drum kit ("drum set" or "trap set" Marching percussion The Melvins is an American Sludge metal band that usually perform as a Power trio. He left the band in 1984 and was replaced by Dale Crover. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Dale Crover is an American rock Musician. Crover is best known as the Drummer for The Melvins, Guitarist for The Men In 1986 he briefly played in Kurt Cobain's first band, Fecal Matter, before they disbanded. Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Kurt Donald Cobain (February 20 1967 – c April 5 1994 was an American musician who served as lead singer, Guitarist, and songwriter for the Seattle