Formula 3

Italian three-piece rock group formed in 1969 (Alberto Radius, Gabriele Lorenzi, Tony Cicco). Known for bringing a hard-rock/prog approach to Lucio Battisti material and for Alberto Radius's prominent guitar work.

Debut material included several Lucio Battisti compositions; the band initially had no bass and emphasized guitar, Hammond organ and aggressive drumming. La grande casa features compositions by the group's members and reduced presence of Tony Cicco on lead vocals.

Formula 3 began in 1969 as a three-piece Italian group that brought a hard-rock/prog edge to Lucio Battisti's songs. Their debut (Dies Irae) is noted for heavy guitar, Hammond atmospheres and a ferocious drumming style. La grande casa marks a shift toward Alberto Radius's leadership, with Radius singing most tracks and the group writing their own material. Reviews praise the sonic novelty while noting subsequent decline and lineup changes.

For:Fans of 1970s Italian rock, progressive-rock listeners, admirers of Lucio Battisti's repertoire.