Cake is an indie band that was formed in Sacramento, California, around 1991. Throughout the duration of the band there have been many changes to members, management, and their sound. Even though Cake has been considered alternative rock, the band incorporates jazz, funk, rap and even country styles into their repertoire.

Cake

“We like to take songs that we love, classics and put our own unique style to it.” Known for their college rock style, their syncopation, and the combination of various musical genres, Cake is a band that is set apart from the rest.

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Cake is an indie band that was formed in Sacramento, California, around 1991. Throughout the duration of the band there have been many changes to members, management, and their sound. Even though Cake has been considered alternative rock, the band incorporates jazz, funk, rap and even country styles into their repertoire. Something that sets this band apart from the other rock bands is the trumpet played by Vince DeFiore and a Moog, an analog synthesizer.

History

The band released their first independent single, “Rock 'n' Roll Lifestyle” in 1993, and on the US Modern Rock Tracks the single reached #31. Due to the success of the single with major radio play, Cake signed a recording contract with Capricorn Records. The band released their first full length album Motorcade of Generosity on February 7, 1994. After two years of touring and promoting their debut album, Cake released their sophomore album, Fashion Nugget, in 1996. On this album, the band did their own rendition of “I Will Survive,” a Gloria Gaynor song, and their top ten hit “The Distance.” Just like clockwork, Cake released Prolonging the Magic, they band's third album, in the fall of 1998. This album produced Cake's first #1 hit with “Never There,” which peaked at #1 on the Modern Rock Tracks. The band took a break from recording and toured the U.S., following the success of their number one hit.

During this time, Cake was dropped from Capricorn Records and were eventually signed to Columbia Records. In the summer of 2001, Cake released Comfort Eagle, their fourth album and the first to be released under their new record label. The first single from the album peaked at #7 on Modern Rock charts. Cake released Pressure Chief, their fifth album, in the fall of 2004. This album was not as successful as their previous works. Taking some time to regroup and redefine their musical style, the band released their sixth album, B-Sides, which is a compilation of cover songs and live performances in 2007. Some of the cover songs included: “Never, Never Gonna Give You Up,” “Stranger in the Night,” Mahna Mahna,” “Short Skirt/Long Jacket,” “War Pigs,” and “It's Coming Down.” Cake also released Rarities, the first album on the band's Upbeat Record Label. The band has plans to released their second album under their Upbeat Record Label due to be released some time is 2010.

Finding the Right Match

Most bands would have fizzled out by now, but Cake stood in there after all the changes in members. The original members were John McCrea, a vocalist and songwriter, Greg Brown, guitarist, Vince DiFiore, trumpeter, Shon Meckfessel on the bass, and Frank French on the drums. Shortly after the released of their first single, Meckfessel and French left the band. They were replaced with Victor Damiani on bass and Todd Roper on the drums. After changing bass players about three times, and going through a few drummers, the band finally found a group of guys that could gel together. The band line as of 2010, John McCrea, the co-founder of the group, Vince DiFiore, Xan McCurdy, Paulo Baldi, and Gabe Nelson.

Did You Know...

… In 2008, Cake announced going totally “green” by disconnecting from the Sacramento power grid and began using solar panels to power their studio.

… Cake's song, “Short Skirt/Long Jacket” is currently used as the them song for the show Fox Network show, Chuck.

… Weird Al Yankovic parody, “Close But No Cigar,” is a reference to Cake's musical style

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