1. Formula V Profile: US soul - disco - boogie group, formed in 1973 as Formula IV. Masterminded by Rich Cason. They had complete members' changes through the years - the '70s group is completely different from the '80's group, with Rich Cason the sole founding member. Aliases: Formula IV, Rich Cason And The Galactic Orchestra Members: Alfreda James, Billy Ray Charles, Esther Jones, Leon Kitrell, Rich Cason, Ted Butler, Tony Davis (5), Tony Delgado, Tony Hithe