Saliva

Memphis. It's a place where music isn't just played; it's created. From that legacy comes Saliva, an American hard rock/alternative metal band formed in 1996 and currently under Island/Def Jam Records. Musically, Saliva may seem a million miles from Memphis, but like Elvis, the band has forged a sound that's "all shook up.""We were after something really undeniable, sort of heavy and melodic. We were all in these bands that were not getting our rocks off stylistically; we really wanted to build great songs." -Frontman Josey ScottWithin the first few months of its formation, the fledgling group entered a Grammy Showcase competition sponsored by the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences. Despite being an unknown act at the time, Saliva -- which was among those chosen from 6,000 entries nationwide -- won the Memphis competition in January 1997 and then came out victorious in the semifinals, which were held in Austin, Texas the following month.