"Our beloved Greg didn't want any fanfare in his passing. May this serve as a non-obituary. We remember Greg as an artist, a dedicated and loving father, and husband. He loved animals. He loved dusty old instruments and the crackle of vinyl records. He loved sharing songs and new ideas. He loved a good book. And a good cup of coffee."
"Brown played an integral role in CAKE's first two albums and is notably credited for writing the band's 1996 breakout hit, "The Distance." He left the band in 1997 to form deathray, playing lead guitar and contributing backing vocals on their 2000 self-titled debut and 2005 follow-up Believe Me."
Greg Brown, founding guitarist of the band CAKE, passed away in February 2026 due to complications from a traumatic spinal cord injury sustained in 2025. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help his family manage significant medical expenses and provide financial support for his wife Courtney and their three children. Brown was instrumental in CAKE's early success, writing their 1996 hit "The Distance" and contributing to their first two albums before departing in 1997. He subsequently formed the band deathray and released solo work. The fundraiser has collected over $19,000 toward a $100,000 goal. Brown's family described him as a devoted artist, father, and husband who had a passion for music, animals, and literature.
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