Formula 4 is the musical chemistry of four veteran NE Ohio musicians with a knack for their craft and a shared desire to showcase a truly unique collection of music. It’s a diverse mix of classic rock from the 70s, 80s, & 90s… a blend of well-known dance favorites, generational anthems, and concert atmosphere music that includes many well-known progressive rock hits. It’s a combination of music that everyone knows and loves, but that you don’t often hear from any one band. Rare & unpredictable, Formula 4 is a refreshing alternative that features ultra-dynamic lead vocals and uncommon multi-instrumental performances in an engaging, energetic, and uniquely entertaining show.

Brad Johnson - Lead Vocals
Jim Golen - Guitar, Keyboards, & Vocals
Marty Zlocki - Drums, Electronic Percussion, & Vocals
Mark Best - Bass & Vocals

- UPCOMING SHOWS -
Friday, May 30 - Los Gallos Boardman - 8 PM to 12 Midnight
Saturday, June 13 - Ground Zero, Akron - 8 PM to 12 Midnight
Saturday, July 11 - N. Ridgeville VFW - (Time TBA)

A short compilation of songs from Formula 4’s debut (March 9, 2024).

The Upper Deck, Akron (11/08/25) - Zeppelin, Yes, Rush, Babys, ...and Frankenstein.

Big Log at Lee's (4-12-25) - From a show as opening act for the Pat Benetar Tribute “Invincible” (which F4 drummer Marty Zlocki also happens to be the drummer for).

From our show at the Rogues Hollow Festival in Doylestown, OH (8/2/25); a few short clips of some Police, U2, Goo Goo Dolls, and Matchbox 20.

Artists & Songs Currently In The FORMULA 4 Catalogue

YES - Owner of a Lonely Heart * Roundabout  |  ASIA - Heat Of The Moment
GENESIS - Turn It On Again * ABACAB * Squonk  |  PHIL COLLINS - Take Me Home
ELP - Welcome Back My Friends  |  KANSAS - Point of Know Return
RUSH - Tom Sawyer * Limelight * The Spirit of Radio * In The Mood
Edgar Winter Group - Frankenstein  |  U2 - Pride * Vertigo
DIO - Rainbow In The Dark  |  RAINBOW - Stone Cold
THE POLICE - Messge In A Bottle * Every Breath You Take * Synchronicity II
JOURNEY - Any Way You Want It * Wheel In The Sky
BOSTON - Feeling Satisfied  |  FOREIGNER - Feels Like The First Time
LED ZEPPELIN - The Immigrant Song * Dancing Days * Misty Mountain Hop
ROBERT PLANT - Big Log  |  GRAND FUNK RAILROAD - Footstompin’ Music
THE DOORS - Light My Fire * Love Her Madly  |  GARY WRIGHT - Love Is Alive * Dreamweaver
QUEEN - Tie Your Mother Down  |  THE BABYS - Head First * Midnight Rendevous
BAD COMPANY - Good Lovin’ Gone Bad * Live For The Music
ROBERT PALMER - Addicted to Love * Simply Irresistible
INXS - New Sensation  |  SIMPLE MINDS - Don’t You Forget About Me
RED RIDER - Lunatic Fringe  |  BILLY SQUIRE - Everybody Wants You
LENNY KRAVITZ - Fly Away  |  COLLECTIVE SOUL - Gel  |  GOO DOLLS - Slide
FOO FIGHTERS - Learn to Fly * Times Like These  |  MATCHBOX 20 - The Real World

Jim Golen - phone: 330.307.1232 / email: jim@jimgolen.com
Brad Johnson - phone 330.524.5048 / email: ironmdn22@yahoo.com

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