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Alternative, Rock, Songwriter Piano Rock, Folk, Singer, Songwriter
About Five for Fighting
Five for Fighting is the stage name of U.S. singer-songwriter John Ondrasik. His 2000 album America Town went platinum in the U.S. due to the success of the song "Superman (It's Not Easy)" in late 2001. The 2004 album The Battle For Everything has also enjoyed chart success in the United States. John has also released a DualDisc of his 2004 album which has one side containing The Battle for Everything in its entirety and the other side being a DVD containing bonus footage and the "100 Years" music video.
John Ondrasik was born in the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles. He grew up there in a musical family with his mother teaching him the piano from the age of two. As a teenager, he learned how to play the guitar as well and started to write music. While he also learned to sing opera briefly, he quickly decided that he would like to be a piano playing popular musician along the lines of Elton John and Billy Joel. He adopted the name "Five for Fighting" which is an expression in ice hockey when a player is sent from the rink by the referee for a major penalty. The name was used for the reason that it would be more memorable than his real name.
In 1997, his first album Message for Albert was released by EMI. After the success of "America Town," Capitol Records re-released this debut album.
In 2000, Five for Fighting signed with Columbia Records and released America Town on September 26, 2000. At first, it made little impact until "Superman (It's Not Easy)" became an anthem after the September 11 attacks. He would perform the song at The Concert for New York City in late 2001.
"Superman (It's Not Easy)" started climbing the charts reaching the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Billboard Adult Top 40. While America Town failed to make the top 50 of the Billboard 200 album charts, its consistent sales led to it going platinum. Superman (It's Not Easy) was also an international hit reaching number one on a composite adult international chart (based on performance in the U.S., Canada, Germany, France, the United Kingdom and Australia). Second single Easy Tonight would make the top 20 of the world adult chart as well as going top 20 in New Zealand.
The third album The Battle for Everything debuted at number 20 on the Billboard 200 in February 2004. Its first single "100 Years" was another top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and again reached number one on the World Adult Top 40. It also was number one on a composite world airplay chart and top 10 on a composite world modern rock chart. (based on USA, Germany, United Kingdom, Finland, Sweden, Canada and Australia).
The Five for Fighting song "100 Years" was used in a ubiquitous JP Morgan Chase commercial, and more recently in an episode of Scrubs. The song was also used in the last scenes of the final episode of JAG
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What fans are saying
Diane
This was an incredible concert!! I will never, ever forget it. This was my first time to see them after just listening to their albums over the years. John's voice is gorgeous! He is an amazingly skilled vocalist and pianist. And the band! So unique. 3 violinists and a bassist and they were so good I was mesmerized. The audience participation parts were so much fun!!!
The Canyon - Agoura Hills
Agoura Hills, CA
Apr 26, 2024
Ken
Outstanding venue and our first time seeing John in person. His music, live with the string quartet accompaniment is a joy and added fun to the show. We brought our 32 year old daughter who had learned piano and vocal of several Five for Fighting songs when she was a young teenager, and still plays and sings them. This was an amazing experience for us all!
Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita, CA
Aug 01, 2024
Susie
It was one of the greatest concert experiences of my 67 year old life. And I've had many. The wisdom of his lyrics and the authenticy of his connection with the human spirit is life-changing. Thank the Sherman TX mayor and the sweet wonderful local crowd for making me glad I drove a long way to get to this venue.
Lucy Kidd-Key Park
Sherman, TX
Jul 13, 2024
Charlie
Keeping us waiting 45 minutes before John went on stage took away from the evening ...
Respecting the audience is a good thing even if you are a rock star!
The concert was awesome once we all got into it...
The Coach House is a great venue...I will be back!
Coach House Concert Hall
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Oct 28, 2018
Chris
Great show. Five for Fighting was on my bucket list, so glad I got to see. Great with the string quartet. The Murphy Theatre is a beautiful place and the acoustics in there made the show even better. Had a great time.
The Murphy Theatre
Wilmington, OH
Apr 08, 2024
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