John Ondrasik has certainly soared in every aspect of the music industry. From songwriting, producing, to performing, this Los Angeles native known better as Five for Fighting – a hockey penalty moniker he chose to pay homage to his beloved L.A. Kings – has been a one-man team unto himself, constantly shooting and scoring while setting the bar higher each time.
Ondrasik’s collection of heartfelt songs have found their place in The Great American Songbook and continue to stand the test of time. Selling over 2.5 million albums, including the platinum America Town and The Battle For Everything. “Superman”, the worldwide hit single, went Platinum, was #1 on Adult Top 40, #2 on Hot AC, and in the Top 40 Top 10 while becoming an anthem for the heroes of 9-11. His standard “100 Years” went 2X Platinum, and continues to give every age group a lifetime’s moment of reflection and nostalgia. Other notable tracks include the certified gold “Chances,” the certified awesome “What If,” Triple A radio’s #1 hit “Easy Tonight,” the call to action “World”, and mega-hit treaty on existence, “The Riddle.”