Jesse Duplantis, raised as a Catholic  was born on July 9th 1949 and spent his childhood in southeastern Louisiana. A member of the band "Summer Wine," he performed under the stage name "Jesse Jaxon," earning a living as an opening act and back-up band for rock groups. Duplantis also performed as a heavy metal replacement guitarist for several high profile bands on tour. During one music tour, his focus was redirected from music to evangelism after hearing Dr.Billy Graham speak about salvation and Jesus