Five for Fighting
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Steven
September 9th 2023
Yet another awesome show! He was able to interact with the audience better as they rotated the piano 45-degrees. The quality of his voice and the quartet is amazing. The sound in this smaller theater is very good, also making the show much more intimate. I went to both nights, Thursday and Friday, and it was therapeutic to escape the rat race and just sit and really listen to some great music (content). It sounds so much better than streaming music. The sound has a better range and projection. While streaming is ok on the run, to hear it in-person is a much higher level of perfection. No wonder vinyl is coming back, as it sounds so much better than streaming. Thank you for two incredible nights!
Thousand Oaks, CA@Janet & Ray Scherr Forum Theatre
Steven
September 8th 2023
It was excellent. John and his quartet, as well as the entire crew, always puts on a great show. We have seen him multiple times with the quartet. At times I just close my eyes and listen to the music. It helps to focus on the sounds of all the instruments. The show is excellent therapy to clear your mind. Again, the perfection of the musician’s and the quality sound, make for an awesome experience. Music is great therapy!
Thousand Oaks, CA@Janet & Ray Scherr Forum Theatre
Linda
July 9th 2023
It was phenomenal. Probably the best concert I've been to. And I am 63 years old and have been attending concerts since I was 10.
Uncasville, CT@Mohegan Sun Arena
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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
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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Genres:
Songwriter Piano Rock, Folk, Singer, Songwriter, Alternative, Rock
Hometown:
Los Angeles, California
Concerts and tour dates
Upcoming
Past
Concerts Near You
All Concerts & Live Streams
Show More Dates (26)
Live Photos of Five for Fighting
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Five for Fighting's tour
Bandsintown Merch
Circle Hat
$25.0 USD
Live Collage Sweatshirt
$45.0 USD
Rainbow T-Shirt
$30.0 USD
Circle Beanie
$20.0 USD
Fan Reviews
Steven
September 9th 2023
Yet another awesome show! He was able to interact with the audience better as they rotated the piano 45-degrees. The quality of his voice and the quartet is amazing. The sound in this smaller theater is very good, also making the show much more intimate. I went to both nights, Thursday and Friday, and it was therapeutic to escape the rat race and just sit and really listen to some great music (content). It sounds so much better than streaming music. The sound has a better range and projection. While streaming is ok on the run, to hear it in-person is a much higher level of perfection. No wonder vinyl is coming back, as it sounds so much better than streaming. Thank you for two incredible nights!
Thousand Oaks, CA@Janet & Ray Scherr Forum Theatre
Steven
September 8th 2023
It was excellent. John and his quartet, as well as the entire crew, always puts on a great show. We have seen him multiple times with the quartet. At times I just close my eyes and listen to the music. It helps to focus on the sounds of all the instruments. The show is excellent therapy to clear your mind. Again, the perfection of the musician’s and the quality sound, make for an awesome experience. Music is great therapy!
Thousand Oaks, CA@Janet & Ray Scherr Forum Theatre
Linda
July 9th 2023
It was phenomenal. Probably the best concert I've been to. And I am 63 years old and have been attending concerts since I was 10.
Uncasville, CT@Mohegan Sun Arena
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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
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
Show More
Genres:
Songwriter Piano Rock, Folk, Singer, Songwriter, Alternative, Rock
Hometown:
Los Angeles, California
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