Five for Fighting
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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,[2] 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).[10]
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Birth name | Vladimir John Ondrasik III[1] |
Also known as | John Ondrasik |
Born | (1965-01-07) January 7, 1965 (age 59) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Education | University of California, Los Angeles (BS) |
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Years active | 1988–present[8] |
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Member of | John Scott |
Children | 2 |
Website | fiveforfighting |
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.[11] The singer has had songs featured in 350 films, TV shows and advertisements.[12][13]