Wanna win an autographed copy of the just released V-Roys compilation Sooner Or Later (as shown to the left there)? It’s easy, all you gotta do is leave a comment below with your best answer to the following question: Why was the the first V-Roys album titled “Just Add Ice”?
The winner will be chosen at random, but the first person to answer the question correctly will receive adulation, personal satisfaction, and your name will get thrown into the hat twice. [EDIT: Scott Erickson has answered correctly and firstly, consider this your adulation. If anyone has any stories about the v-roys they want to share...please, do so in the comments. Also I should have mentioned, contest will run until next friday, Oct. 7th]
Good luck, and while you’re at it check out this killer video of Mary
Scot Erickson
September 29th, 2011
The V-Roys were originally called the Viceroys, but the band name was taken so they changed the their name to the V-Roys- add ice and you get V-ice-roys.
Summer
December 26th, 2011
An answer from an expert! Thanks for contribuntig.
john willis
September 29th, 2011
the changed the band name form the viceroys to the v roys so ice wase left out ero just add ice
Brandon Barnes
September 30th, 2011
The V-Roys were originally the Viceroys but were forced to change their name due to legal threats from a Jamaican band already using the name the Viceroys. That’s the story of why the V-Roys’ first album was titled Just Add Ice. V-ice-ROYS.
Sean Russell
September 30th, 2011
Was lucky enough to the V-Roys in Knoxville quite a few times, and extremely lucky to have been able to the Viceroys as well.
Would love to win an autographed CD. THanks for the contest!
Travis Hill
September 30th, 2011
Well you have the answer. I’ve followed the band and solo projects for years but never got the chance to see them. We actually put out a 7″ with John Paul Keith a couple of years back. Carry on!
Kevin Porter
September 30th, 2011
Ice is all you need to make your beer say: “hello”.
Claire Buie
September 30th, 2011
Southerners should know – it’s the secret of life here in the summer.
Patrick Cachat
September 30th, 2011
Saw the All About Town tour at the old Wilbert’s in the Cleveland Flats – OUTSTANDING SHOW I will never forget.
Brad
September 30th, 2011
I know I’m not first, but here’s my answer anyway. The V-Roys were originally called the Viceroys, but there was another band, a Jamaican band I believe, named that, adn there was some thing said about it, and the band we all know and love here changed their name to the V-Roys. Hence, to get back to the original name, you just have to add the ‘ICE’ back in.
sharon
September 30th, 2011
The V-Roys were originally called the Viceroys, but the band name was taken so they changed the their name to the V-Roys- add ice and you get V-ice-roys.
Saw the v-roys Supporting steve earle in the uk.
one of the best nights ever
mr blur
October 1st, 2011
really now – the v-roys is a much much better band name than the viceroys. just add ice because they’re hotter than a got am bottle of whikky.
JimBob
October 2nd, 2011
Yes – I like the Viceroys answer. Yes – I want to win the contest. Thanks Mr. Sound….
Glenn
October 3rd, 2011
Agreed. V-Roys always better than the viceroys. Enjoyed seeing them with Steve Earle. Love Scott Miller’s work. Wish to God I could be there on New Year’s Eve…
Peter
October 7th, 2011
Just Add “Ice”–V-Roys + “ice” = Viceroys–band’s original name. Saw them in San Francisco in the late 90s.
john willis
October 7th, 2011
who won the contest