Steve Sutton

Steven Taylor Sutton (May 14, 1956—May 13, 2017) was raised in Haywood County, North Carolina. He studied banjo under the mentorship of Raymond Fairchild. Sutton began his professional career in 1974 as a touring member of Jimmy Martin's band. He later played with Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, the Crowe Brothers, and Alecia Nugent.