Formula 4 is classic 70’s & 80’s FM radio hits with a heavy dose of progressive rock... Rush, Yes, Genesis, ELP, Kansas, Asia… plus Journey, U2, The Police, Boston, Foreigner, Zeppelin, The Doors, The Baby’s, Robert Palmer, Simple Minds, INXS, and more. It’s a unique mix of well-known pop, dance, and concert atmosphere music.

Formula 4 is the musical chemistry of 4 individuals with a knack for their craft. The band’s lead vocalist, Brad Johnson, has extraordinary range, tone, & dynamics that emulates the many demanding & epic songs that the band covers. The band is also unique in its ability to cover such a wide swatch of sonic territory with a compact trio/front-man format via the multi-instrumental role of Jim Golen on guitar, keyboards, & midi-foot-controller. Drummer Marty Zlocki also contributes additional sonic content with a variety of electronic percussion, and bassist Mark Best covers the low end and more using a plethora of techniques & sounds, including a great synth-bass emulation. Plus there’s plenty of all-around showmanship to accent the band’s chops, and they know how to have fun with the music and their audience for a truly entertaining live experience.

The songs and performance of Formula 4 harkens back to a golden age of creative music and live artistry that has seemingly been lost to time and trends, but that many people are eager to experience again. Formula 4 is a unique and dynamic band that will undoubtedly entertain and leave you wanting more.

Here’s a short compilation of songs from Formula 4’s debut performance at Punts & Pints in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. (March 9, 2024).

Prior to our first live public performance, we captured some video from a rehearsal session to promote the band. Here’s a couple of song samplers from that session. This video really demonstrates the unique diversity of the band’s songs offerings (6 songs / 5 minute run time).

As a follow-up to our first Rehearsal Demo, we wanted to delve specifically into a few classic progressive rock numbers that highlight the style of music that Formula 4 particularly enjoys and prefers to showcase; with songs from Yes, ELP, & Rush (running time 7:37).

Artists & Songs Currently In The FORMULA 4 Catalogue

RUSH - Tom Sawyer * Limelight * The Spirit of Radio * In The Mood
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
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 - Dancing Days * Misty Mountain Hop  |  VELVET REVOLVER -Slither
QUEEN - Tie Your Mother Down  |  THE BABYS - Head First * Midnight Rendevous
THE DOORS - Light My Fire * Love Her Madly  |  GARY WRIGHT - Love Is Alive
ROBERT PALMER - Addicted to Love * Simply Irresistible
INXS - New Sensation  |  SIMPLE MINDS - Don’t You Forget About Me
RED RIDER - Lunatic Fringe  |  BRYAN ADAMS - Run To You
LENNY KRAVITZ - Fly Away  |  COLLECTIVE SOUL - Gel  |  GOO DOLLS - Slide
BAD COMPANY - Good Lovin’ Gone Bad  |  FOO FIGHTERS - Learn to Fly
GRAND FUNK RAILROAD - Footstompin’ Music

Photos by: Greg Nold

• Jim Golen - phone: (330) 307-1232 / email: jim@jimgolen.com