Singer and Songwriter
Five for Fighting
Singer-songwriter John Ondrasik has spent the past decade writing deeply personal songs that include social messages, invoke the human spirit and make an emotional connection. With the past six albums by Five For Fighting, the hockey inspired stage name under which he performs, Ondrasik has seen multitudes of successes. Five For Fighting's breakthrough came in 2001 with the Grammy-nominated song “Superman (It’s Not Easy),” and Ondrasik’s performance at The Concert For New York.
He proceeded to become part of the American songbook with the iconic hit “100 Years,” "World," "The Riddle,” “Chances” and “What If.” His music has been featured in more than 350 films, TV shows and advertisements ranging from “The Blind Side” to “The Sopranos.” In 2018, he was the musical voice for the CBS hit show “Code Black.”
Deeply involved in supporting our troops, Ondrasik has participated in USO tours, supported several veteran-oriented charities and distributed more than a million “CD for the Troops” to servicemen and their families around the world. As he says, “At the end of the day, it really is about doing your part, each one of us. In whatever area we can. What kind of world do you want?”
Ondrasik is currently working on a Broadway musical, various television projects and a new Five For Fighting album while giving keynotes across the country to corporations and various organizations.
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
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