Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Greg Brown, seen performing during a live appearance with Cake in Nov. 1996, has died at 56. (John Atashian / Getty Images) Greg ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Guitarist Greg Brown is shown performing on stage during a live concert appearance with Cake on November 12, 1996. (Photo by John ...

Greg Brown, a founding member of the 90s slacker rock band Cake, has died. The band, behind such songs as "The Distance," "Frank Sinatra," and "Short Skirt, Long Jacket," announced his passing on Feb.

Greg Brown, the founding guitarist and co-founder of the 90s rock band Cake, has died, according to a statement posted by the band on social media on February 7, 2026. His age was not given. According ...

(Gray News) - Greg Brown, a founding member of the rock band Cake, has died. The band announced Brown’s passing Sunday in an Instagram post. “It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Greg ...

Greg Brown, founding guitarist of ’90s alternative rock band Cake and songwriter of their enduring hit “The Distance,” has died. The band, known for their deadpan lyrics and jazzy rock sound, ...

Greg Brown, a founding guitarist in the band Cake who wrote their biggest hit song “The Distance,” has died. “It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Greg Brown’s passing after a brief ...

Greg Brown, founding guitarist for the band Cake and the writer of their hit song “The Distance,” died Saturday, February 7, after a brief illness. Though his exact age could not be verified, was ...