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The V-Roys
The V-Roys formed in the 1980s with Adam Schlesinger, Brendan Hill, and Chris Collingwood. Their debut album 'Mystery Meat' came out in 1987, establishing...
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Sorry Sue
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Amy 88
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Over The Moutain
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Virginia Way
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Arianne
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Hold On To Me
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Scott Miller
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Window Song
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Goodnight Loser
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Strange
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The V-Roys formed in the 1980s with Adam Schlesinger, Brendan Hill, and Chris Collingwood. Their debut album 'Mystery Meat' came out in 1987, establishing their jangly pop sound with witty lyrics that found a cult audience.
Their third album 'All That Is Mine' in 1993 brought them wider attention, particularly through the single 'Amy 88.' That song's bittersweet lyrics and catchy melody became a radio staple. They also released 'Polyester Suit' in 1994 before dissolving in 1995 amid internal tensions and legal disputes over their music rights.
After the breakup, Schlesinger wrote songs for other artists including Fountains of Wayne, while Hill and Collingwood formed Squirrel Nut Zippers. The V-Roys reunited briefly in 2002 to release the compilation 'Salvation' and tour. Songs like 'Arianne,' 'Goodnight Loser,' and 'Strange' remain in their catalog.
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