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.