Greg Brown, a founding member and lead guitarist of the 90s rock band, CAKE, has passed away. The band announced the news about his demise on February 7, 2026, in an Instagram post on the band’s page. Greg died of a brief illness. Being an integral member of the band, his passing has cast a dark shadow over the lives of all the band members and his fans. Greg’s passing away is not just the loss of the band, but also highlights the significant impact he had on the music scene of the 1990s.
Greg played on both CAKE’s 1994 debut, Motorcade of Generosity and its 1996 follow-up, Fashion Nugget. Greg was an integral part and wrote the band’s biggest hit, The Distance. Greg had an instrumental role in shaping the band’s unique sound and creating pop and rock that made them stand out in the industry. Here’s what we know about his demise.
Greg founded the band CAKE and wrote its biggest hit
CAKE was formed in 1991 in Sacramento, California, by Greg, along with California singer, John McCrea, Trumpeter, Vince DiFiore, Drummer, Frank French and Bass player, Shon Meckfessel, and rose to fame for the innovative take on music. Their catchy hooks, jazzy sounds, and unique sound blending gained them quick recognition. Greg’s ability to provide comfort and connection to his audience in his songs is what made him so memorable among the fans. Greg made music a universal language, and for the people of the 90s, he left behind a legacy that goes beyond just his passion for music.
Greg Brown, a founding member and lead guitarist of the ’90s rock band, ‘CAKE’, has passed away. The band announced the news of his demise in an Instagram post on the band’s page. Here’s what we know. Read More
