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Greg Brown, Guitarist Who Wrote Cake's Biggest Hit, Dies at 56

His song 'The Distance' became an anthem for disaffected Gen Xers.

Greg Brown, Guitarist Who Wrote Cake's Biggest Hit, Dies at 56

The musician co-founded the band Cake and penned their hit song "The Distance".

311 Announces 'The Road to 311 Day' California Tour Ahead of Las Vegas Festival

The band will play three California shows in March 2026 before their annual 311 Day celebration in Las Vegas.

311 Announces 'The Road to 311 Day' California Shows

Band to perform warm-up concerts before annual Las Vegas 311 Day celebration

311 Announces 'The Road to 311 Day' California Tour Ahead of Annual Las Vegas Celebration

The band will perform three shows in March 2026 as a warm-up for their iconic 311 Day event in Las Vegas.

311 Announces 'The Road to 311 Day' California Tour

Warm-up shows in Sacramento, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura ahead of annual 311 Day celebration in Las Vegas

311 Announces 'The Road to 311 Day' Shows in California

Warm-up concerts ahead of the band's annual 311 Day celebration in Las Vegas

311 Announces 'The Road to 311 Day' California Shows

Band to perform in Sacramento, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura ahead of annual Las Vegas 311 Day celebration

Greg Brown, founding Cake guitarist who wrote 'The Distance,' dies

Brown was an integral part of the band's early sound and development.

Greg Brown, Cake Guitarist and Songwriter, Dies at 56

The co-founder of the American rock band passed away after a brief illness.

Co-Founder of 1990s Band Cake Dies

Greg Brown, who wrote the band's hit song "The Distance", passes away after short illness.

Founding Cake Guitarist Greg Brown Dies After 'Brief Illness'

Brown co-wrote the band's biggest hit 'The Distance' before departing in 1997.

Sacramento Mourns Guitarist Who Went the Distance

A remembrance of Greg Brown, former Cake and Deathray centerpiece

Greg Brown, Founding Cake Guitarist and 'The Distance' Songwriter, Dies

The musician passed away after a 'brief illness' at the age of 51.

Greg Brown, Founding Cake Guitarist Who Wrote 'The Distance,' Has Died

Guitarist played on band's first two albums including 1996's 'Fashion Victim'

Founding Cake Guitarist Greg Brown Dies

Brown co-founded the alternative rock band and wrote their hit song "The Distance"