Hailing from the Streets of Rockville Soweto, in Johannesburg South Africa. Thato Tleane otherwise publicly known by the Stage Name Joey Manson is an Artist that draws Inspiration from artists such as Marilyn Manson & Joey Jordison (Hence the Name "Joey Manson"), Mos Def, Nina Simone, Ray Charles, Lauryn Hill and Kanye West to Name a few. His journey started when he was 8 years old after a day at the Carnival with his family, his mother Bought him a Blue Acoustic guitar, he was Very excited. The Minute he and his family arrived at home, Joey Encountered a Rock Concert that was playing on the television. With him Being so young, he couldn't change the Channel, so he watched with amazement as this was his first experience with Rock music...Specifically Heavy Metal. He was influenced by the high energy and care free demeanor, that he decided to mimick the Artists he saw performing, who turned out to be "Marilyn Manson and Twiggy" who broke their guitars on stage and due to the excitement, Joey Smashes his brand new Guitar as they did...His family laughed with amusement and This marked the beginning of a Love Story.