RIP Greg Brown

2026-02-12 by DatsNotDaMetulz | 9 Comments
Former Cake guitarist Greg Brown has passed away after a short illness. Brown was considered a major part of Cake's success during the 1990s, including penning their hit single "The Distance", before leaving the band shortly after the release of Fashion Nugget to pursue other endeavours including Deathray and Homie, before returning to Cake in 2011.
Statement from Cake:
"It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Greg Brown’s passing after a brief illness. Greg was an integral part of Cake’s early sound and development. His creative contributions were immense, and his presence — both musical and personal — will be deeply missed. Godspeed, Greg."


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Josh D.
February 13th 2026
18823 Comments


RIP, Cake has some stone cold jams.

FearThyEvil
February 13th 2026
19552 Comments


RIP that sucks

Emim
February 13th 2026
40416 Comments


He's gone the distance. Big RIP

furpa
February 14th 2026
637 Comments


Fuck man this one really hurts. He was imo one of the most underrated guitarists of his era and had some seriously bangin riffs over the years. RIP

thecheatisnotdead
February 14th 2026
1222 Comments


RIP - brings back memories of my roommates and I blasting Cake's first few albums off the balcony of our apartment back in college, very bittersweet.

Futures
Staff Reviewer
February 14th 2026
19201 Comments


the big cake singles were always a highlight on my local alternative rock station i adored growing up. such a cool style and iconic funky riffs. massive rip.

Grungil
February 14th 2026
701 Comments


RIP.

KevinKC
February 15th 2026
1609 Comments


Rake and biffective.

gabba
February 15th 2026
3374 Comments


Iconic band with such a unique sound. I heard their cover of I Will Survive first, and thought they’re a joke band. But then I jammed Fashion Nuggets and my jaw dropped. RIP Greg.



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