He has played the cello since fourth grade and has commented that he would never play for a band that ' would not let him play his cello ' .
Kutzle joined OneRepublic early in 2007 after the band 's former bassist left to pursue a solo career .
bassist has played the cello since fourth grade and has commented that bassist would never play for a band that ' would not let bassist play bassist 's cello ' .
Kutzle joined OneRepublic early in 2007 after the band 's former bassist left to pursue a solo career .