Great band but no relation at all. Jesse Garon was/is Elvis Presley's twin brother who died before being born ..if I remember correctly. This type of thing fascinates people and inspired some to name bands after him.
-r
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From: "Jay Dravenstadt" <jay52@adelphia.net>
> Hoping some of the experts here can help me with this .  After re-discovering 
> Barry Holdship's latest 'Ruff Trax' I noticed that a guy named Jesse Garon was 
> listed in the credits section. I recall that Barry's first cd was called 'The 
> Jesse Garon Project'.  I did an allmusic.com  search on Jesse Garon and found 
> very limited info about a pop band from Scotland called Jesse Garon and the 
> Desperadoes that apparently were around in the '80s. If this band was similar to 
> Barry's music I'd definitely like to learn more. Anyone have any info on Jesse 
> Garon?  Barry, I seem to recall that you post here occasionally - if so, can you 
> let me know? Thanks...