Concert MBA: John Ondrasik of Five For Fighting

Concert MBA, long a member favorite at the MBA Annual Convention & Expo, takes a different tack this year as we go virtual. This year, the musical retrospective will feature MBA favorite singer/songwriter John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting, who will guide viewers on a musical journey highlighting the most memorable performers and performances from past Concert MBA events. As he takes us on this journey, Ondrasik will also share the inspiration behind some of his own hit songs, such as Superman, 100 Years and Chances (the theme song from The Blind Side).

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 moniker 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,” and John’s performance at The Concert For New York.

Ondrasik proceeded to become part of the American songbook with the iconic hit “100 Years,” “World,” “The Riddle,” “Chances,” and “What If.” John’s music has been featured in over 350 films, TV shows, and advertisements ranging from The Blind Side to The Sopranos. In 2018 John was the musical voice for the CBS hit show Code Black.

John has also been deeply involved in supporting our troops. From USO tours, supporting several Veteran oriented charities, and distributing over a million “CD for the Troops” to servicemen and their families around the world. “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.

Ondrasik will speak on Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. ET.

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