Shannon Grayson

Shannon joined the group around 1942.  He developed a three-finger banjo style possibly from DeWitt "Snuffy" Jenkins.  Shannon was playing the bluegrass style of banjo with the Briarhoppers 3 years prior to Earl Scruggs joining Bill Monroe's band.  In fact, Monroe witnessed the Briarhoppers' ensemble at WBT in Charlotte prior to having one himself.  Shannon also was leader of the Golden Valley Boys.