Cake - The Band

Cake is an alternative rock band from Sacramento, California. Formed in 1991, the four-piece consists of John McCrea (vocals, guitar), Vince DiFiore (trumpet, keyboards, backing vocals), Gabriel Nelson (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Tyson Todd Meade (guitar).

Early Beginnings

Cake began in 1991 when John McCrea first started writing songs. He soon recruited Vince DiFiore, Gabriel Nelson and Tyson Todd Meade to form the band. The four-piece released their first album Motorcade of Generosity in 1994. This album was noted for its sarcastic and political lyrical content and its instrumental variety.

Mainstream Success

Cake achieved mainstream success with their second album Fashion Nugget in 1996. The album spawned the hit single “The Distance” which peaked at number two on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. The success of this album led to them signing a major label deal with Capitol Records.

The 2000s

In the 2000s, Cake continued to tour and release albums. Their third album Prolonging the Magic was released in 1998 and featured the hit single “Never There”. This was followed by Comfort Eagle in 2001 which featured the singles “Short Skirt/Long Jacket” and “Love You Madly”.

Recent Years

In recent years, Cake have released five more albums: Pressure Chief (2004), B-Sides and Rarities (2007), Showroom of Compassion (2011), Live at the Crystal Palace (2014) and their latest album Showroom of Compassion (2016). Cake continue to tour regularly across North America and Europe. They have become a popular live act due to their high energy shows and diverse setlists.}

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