PERSON: John Ondrasik

Musician, Songwriter

Vladimir John Ondrasik III[9] (born January 7, 1965), also known by his stage name Five for Fighting, is an American singer-songwriter and pianist. He is best known for his piano-based soft rock, such as the top 40 hits “Superman (It’s Not Easy)” (2001), “100 Years” (2003), and “The Riddle” (2006). He also had a string of moderate hits on the adult contemporary charts in the late 2000s and into the 2010s, including “World” (2006) and “Chances” (2009).

Ondrasik has recorded six studio albums, one EP, and several live albums as Five for Fighting. Ondrasik’s song “Superman” was nominated for a Grammy in 2002. The singer has had songs featured in 350 films, TV shows, and advertisements. As of 2025, Five for Fighting’s music has over one billion streams.

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