Josey Scott
Encyclopedia
Josey Scott is the former lead vocalist of Post-grunge
/hard rock
band Saliva
. In addition to Saliva, Scott co-wrote and performed "Hero
" (which was used as one of the theme songs to the 2002 film Spider-Man
) with Chad Kroeger
of Nickelback
.
Scott made a cameo appearance on Jay-Z
's "Takeover
" from his 2001 album The Blueprint
. He has also recorded with Lil Wyte
("Homicidal, Suicidal" and "Crazy"), Three 6 Mafia
("Getting Fucked Up" and "Mosh Pit"), and The X-Ecutioners
("(Even) More Human Than Human").
Scott has had minor roles in television and film. He played Rodney Gronbeck, a LAPD
computer expert, in the TNT
crime drama Wanted
. He also has a cameo appearance in the film Hustle & Flow
as Elroy, the corner-store employee who sells marijuana to D-Jay, the main character played by Terrance Howard.
Josey Scott sang the song "If You Wanna Get To Heaven" in the straight-to-DVD feature film The Dukes Of Hazzard: The Beginning, the song features when the General Lee is pulled from the water.
Scott appeared as a hidden character in the video game "Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2003
", which features three Saliva songs on the soundtrack: "Raise Up", "Superstar", and "Superstar II (EA Mix)", which is exclusive to the game.
guitarist of Saliva Wayne Swinny has said that Josey Scott had decided to leave the band to pursue a solo Christian career.
Swinny said on October 15, 2011 ”don’t know if we’re going to replace him yet, still talking to the guys about it. All good though, we had a great run”. Then on November 1, 2011 Swinny noted sarcastically ”Saliva is done if there’s not some kid in a Saliva cover band for us to draft”. Swinny also stated that he’s “putting all of his songs together to possibly land an “Indie” deal for a solo thing”
MTV Video Music Awards
Post-grunge
Post-grunge is a subgenre of alternative rock that emerged in the mid-1990s as a derivative of grunge, using the sounds and aesthetic of grunge, but with a more commercially acceptable tone...
/hard rock
Hard rock
Hard rock is a loosely defined genre of rock music which has its earliest roots in mid-1960s garage rock, blues rock and psychedelic rock...
band Saliva
Saliva (band)
Saliva is an American rock band formed in Memphis, Tennessee, in September 1996 and currently under Island Records. Saliva released their self-titled debut album on August 26, 1997, under Rocking Chair Records....
. In addition to Saliva, Scott co-wrote and performed "Hero
Hero (Chad Kroeger song)
"Hero" is a single by Chad Kroeger, the lead singer of Nickelback, recorded in 2002 for the soundtrack to the film Spider-Man. The recording features Kroeger; Josey Scott, the lead singer of Saliva; Tyler Connolly, guitarist and lead singer of Theory of a Deadman; Mike Kroeger, bassist of...
" (which was used as one of the theme songs to the 2002 film Spider-Man
Spider-Man (film)
Spider-Man is a 2002 American superhero film, the first in the Spider-Man film series based on the fictional Marvel Comics character Spider-Man. It was directed by Sam Raimi and written by David Koepp...
) with Chad Kroeger
Chad Kroeger
Chad Robert Kroeger is aCanadian songwriter, singer, and guitarist best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist for the Canadian rock band Nickelback...
of Nickelback
Nickelback
Nickelback is a Canadian rock band from Hanna, Alberta. Since 1995 the band has included guitarist and lead vocalist Chad Kroeger, guitarist and back-up vocalist Ryan Peake and bassist Mike Kroeger.. The band's current drummer and percussionist is Daniel Adair who has been with the band since 2005....
.
Career
Prior to Saliva, Scott fronted a Memphis-area heavy metal band called BlackBone in the early 1990s. He also plays drums and guitar.Scott made a cameo appearance on Jay-Z
Jay-Z
Shawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010...
's "Takeover
Takeover (song)
"Takeover" is a track recorded by Jay-Z for his 2001 album The Blueprint. The song is a diss track aimed at rappers Nas and Prodigy of Mobb Deep.-Background:...
" from his 2001 album The Blueprint
The Blueprint
The Blueprint is the sixth studio album by American rapper Jay-Z, released September 11, 2001 on Roc-A-Fella Records in the United States. Its release was set a week earlier than initially planned in order to combat bootlegging. Recording sessions for the album took place during 2001 at Manhattan...
. He has also recorded with Lil Wyte
Lil Wyte
Patrick Lanshaw , better known by his stage name Lil Wyte, is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. He is a member of the rap collective Hypnotize Minds.- Early life :...
("Homicidal, Suicidal" and "Crazy"), Three 6 Mafia
Three 6 Mafia
Three 6 Mafia are an Academy Award-winning, American rap group originating from Memphis, Tennessee. Formed in 1991 as Triple 6 Mafia, by DJ Paul, Juicy J, & Lord Infamous, the group at its most featured six members including; Crunchy Black, Gangsta Boo and Koopsta Knicca...
("Getting Fucked Up" and "Mosh Pit"), and The X-Ecutioners
The X-Ecutioners
The X-Ecutioners is a group of hip hop DJs / turntablists from New York.-History:Formed as a DJ crew in the early nineties and originally including 11 members, under the name X-Men, which was chosen partly because of their rivalry between Super DJ Clark Kent's crew of DJs, known as the Supermen,...
("(Even) More Human Than Human").
Scott has had minor roles in television and film. He played Rodney Gronbeck, a LAPD
Los Angeles Police Department
The Los Angeles Police Department is the police department of the city of Los Angeles, California. With just under 10,000 officers and more than 3,000 civilian staff, covering an area of with a population of more than 4.1 million people, it is the third largest local law enforcement agency in...
computer expert, in the TNT
Turner Network Television
Turner Network Television is an American cable television channel created by media mogul Ted Turner and currently owned by the Turner Broadcasting System division of Time Warner...
crime drama Wanted
Wanted (TV series)
Wanted is a 2005 American primetime police drama television series broadcast on the TNT network. The series was created by Louis St. Clair and Jorge Zamacona, and executive produced by Aaron Spelling, E...
. He also has a cameo appearance in the film Hustle & Flow
Hustle & Flow
Hustle & Flow is a 2005 independent drama film written and directed by Craig Brewer and produced by John Singleton. Terrence Howard stars as a Memphis hustler and pimp who faces his aspiration to become a rapper...
as Elroy, the corner-store employee who sells marijuana to D-Jay, the main character played by Terrance Howard.
Josey Scott sang the song "If You Wanna Get To Heaven" in the straight-to-DVD feature film The Dukes Of Hazzard: The Beginning, the song features when the General Lee is pulled from the water.
Scott appeared as a hidden character in the video game "Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2003
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2003
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2003 is a 2002 golf video game released by EA Sports. There are many features in the game such as Tiger Challenge, where one by one you take out real or fantasy golfers. There is also a 50 scenario scenario mode, that challenges all your skills...
", which features three Saliva songs on the soundtrack: "Raise Up", "Superstar", and "Superstar II (EA Mix)", which is exclusive to the game.
guitarist of Saliva Wayne Swinny has said that Josey Scott had decided to leave the band to pursue a solo Christian career.
Swinny said on October 15, 2011 ”don’t know if we’re going to replace him yet, still talking to the guys about it. All good though, we had a great run”. Then on November 1, 2011 Swinny noted sarcastically ”Saliva is done if there’s not some kid in a Saliva cover band for us to draft”. Swinny also stated that he’s “putting all of his songs together to possibly land an “Indie” deal for a solo thing”
Awards and Nominations
Grammy Awards| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Grammy Awards of 2003 The 45th Grammy Awards were held on February 23, 2003. Musicians accomplishments from the previous year were recognized. Norah Jones was the night's big winner winning five awards including Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Best New Artist, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and Best Pop Vocal... |
"Hero" | Best Rock Song | |
| 2003 Grammy Awards of 2003 The 45th Grammy Awards were held on February 23, 2003. Musicians accomplishments from the previous year were recognized. Norah Jones was the night's big winner winning five awards including Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Best New Artist, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and Best Pop Vocal... |
"Hero" | Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group | |
| 2003 Grammy Awards of 2003 The 45th Grammy Awards were held on February 23, 2003. Musicians accomplishments from the previous year were recognized. Norah Jones was the night's big winner winning five awards including Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Best New Artist, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and Best Pop Vocal... |
"Hero" | Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media |
MTV Video Music Awards
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | "Hero" | Best Video from a Film |