The appreciation for music was ever present in Vernon Grant’s family. Grant’s father, Oliver, often entertained friends and family by playing his fiddle, guitar, five-string banjo and fife. This musical talent was handed down to both of his sons. Like his father, Vernon Grant could play numerous instruments. Like is brother, Vernon Grant enjoyed singing. Both brothers were members of the University of Southern California Glee Club, where Vernon not only “um-pawed” in the second bass section, but he also was stage manger for the group and entertained audiences during intermission with his “Chalk Talk” drawings.
Vernon Grant enjoyed performing. He contributed his bass voice in many performances presented by the members of the Society of Illustrators in New York. He was a member of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Singing In America, Inc. When he moved to Rock Hill, he formed a chapter called the Rock Hill Barbershoppers. The Rock Hill group was the first permanent barbershop chapter organized in South Carolina. Membership grew to 42 men ranging in age form 17 to 78. They performed at least once a week as a group or in quartets at public outings, school functions or club meetings.
Vernon Grant enjoyed performing. He contributed his bass voice in many performances presented by the members of the Society of Illustrators in New York. He was a member of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Singing In America, Inc. When he moved to Rock Hill, he formed a chapter called the Rock Hill Barbershoppers. The Rock Hill group was the first permanent barbershop chapter organized in South Carolina. Membership grew to 42 men ranging in age form 17 to 78. They performed at least once a week as a group or in quartets at public outings, school functions or club meetings.