Grayson, Shannon

SHANNON GRAYSON (AND THE GOLDEN VALLEY BOYS)

  • From Sunshine, North Carolina.
  • A banjo player who began his career working with Bill Carlisle in the 1930’s.
  • 1948, formed The Golden Valley Boys, a gospel quartet with string band accompaniment.
  • 1950-1954, he and the Golden Valley Boys recorded for both King and RCA Victor Records.
  • He also performed with the Briarhoppers.
  • He was a cabinet maker by trade.
  • He died in 1993.