Nosmo King Band

Inducted: March 2010

There were a few Nosmo Kings in history, including a few bands, a popular English variety artist (birth name H. Vernon Watson) and a movie with that name from 1995. It’s even the name of an anti-smoking children’s activity book.
“Nosmo King” is a funny play on words, after all, constructed from the words “No smoking.” And, considering their wit and good sense of humor, it’s the fitting name of a Mankato band formed in 2006 by longtime area musicians.
The Nosmo King Band — made up of Don Waylett, keys; Steve White, guitar and vocals; Jim Siatsis, drums and vocals; Carl Rosendale, bass and vocals; and Tim Secott, guitar and vocals — plays blues-rock music at area bars and clubs. And they are the newest addition to The Free Press’ Meet the Band family.

To read a Q&A with the band, click here.