Darren Paltrowitz brings us an interview with John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting. Watch our edited TV version, the complete interview and the music video collection of Five for Fighting, including the tribute video with the Ukrainian Orchestra.
Video Content: Five for Fighting – John Ondrasik
In the TV version, SIDEWALKS east coast correspondent Darren Paltrowitz interviews singer / songwriter John Ondrasik, who is better known for his stage name Five for Fighting. They talk about his career, performing at The Concert for New York City benefit, and John going to Ukraine to shoot the tribute video “Can One Man Save the World?” with the Ukrainian Orchestra. (Complete Interview below)
Please note: This online version of the interview is slightly different than how it appeared on the TV episode. The music video for “Can One Man Save the World?” has been shortened on the online display.
Mini-Biography:
Born in Los Angeles, California, John Ondrasik is a singer and songwriter, who is known by the stage name Five for Fighting. He had a number of top 40 hits, including singles “Superman (It’s Not Easy),” “100 Years,” and “The Riddle.” Much of his music has been used on TV and movie soundtracks, such as TV’s reimagining “Hawaii Five-O” and “Code Black,” and films “The Blind Side” and “Gosnell: The Trial of America’s Biggest Serial Killer”. Ondrasik is also known for his public speaking, where he discusses creativity, entrepreneurship, and collaboration.
Video Content: The Complete Five for Fighting Interview
The full interview with John Ondrasik and correspondent Darren Paltrowitz as they discuss more about his career, his family business (Precision Wire Products), and his songwriting.
Music Videos:
Interview Credits:
- Recorded: July 25, 2022
- Correspondent / Segment Producer: Darren Paltrowitz
- Editor: Richard R. Lee
- Special Thanks To: Five for Fighting, Save Our Allies, Rogers & Cowan PMK, Columbia Records, Aware Records, Wind-up Records, Precision Wire Products, TEDx Talks