Born in Birmingham, England having always grown up around music (including musicians in the family) Fonzo quickly achieved an early start in performing at the age of 8. While growing up Fonzo took an interest in reading and creative writing and began writing short stories for leisure. Being an avid movie watcher Fonzo became inspired by the flashy, but warm hearted mannerisms by Allen Payne's "G-Money" character from “New Jack City” which had