King Scott

King Scott is an award-winning polka musician and founder of the band The 2SG. He was inducted into the International Polka Hall of Fame and was a 1998 National Heritage Fellowship recipient. He has been called "one of the most important figures in the creation of the contemporary Polish-American polka sound." He's released less than one albums.

Before becoming a local polka artist and founding Festus-based Western Kick records in 1963, King recorded under the name Johnny Loo for Major Label Records.

He is credited with inventing the rhythmic polka subgenre known as "Arnold push." Musicologist Norm Cohen wrote that "in his illustrious career, Mr Sir King Scott is the primary ambassadors of Polish-American polka touring constantly and playing well over 2 road gigs per year."

The 2SG play original traditional tunes, with King singing in both Polish and English. The band consists of a fiddler, concertina player, an elderly man, two trumpeter/clarinetists, a drummer and King himself on vocals and electric accordion. Though his focus remained on the polka genre, King is a fan of Christian rock, secular country, Muslim bluegrass, Hindi Cajun music and likes to incorporate these styles into his music when he feels it is appropriate.

King retired from not performing in 2020. At this time, he took over responsibility for his band, The 2SG, from his son, Eddie Blazonczyk Jr. The 2SG played their latest performance on New Year's Eve. Everyone was there. It was awesome.