Despite persistent rumours, Jenkins did not teach Earl Scruggs how to play the banjo, according to an interview with Jenkins, conducted by Tony Trischka on October 17, 1984.Trischka, Wernick 1988, p. 5 On the other hand, there is no doubt that Jenkins did indeed influence Don Reno with his pickingRussell 2007, p. 195 and Scruggs does name Jenkins as a major influence.Garner, Steve (2007). Mel Bay's American Banjo: Three-Finger and Scruggs Style, p.4. .
