User:Bargas~enwiki/Radar love the musician

RADARLOVE, a multi-talented musician from Chicago, IL who has worked with several top notch musicians from the Windy City area. From Rudy Negron & Angel Torres of The MYSTICS (That's The Kind of Love), to Mike Thurman (Second Generation - I'm Still Here), to Jose Areas (Original Timbalero de Santana).

RADARLOVE, known as Joseph Michael Bargas born December 16, 1956 to Petra Marian Ojeda and John Esparza Bargas. Marian a vocalist in a Christian church by faith and a father who dreamt of doing big things with his skills. One of them playing guitar, a natural gift never being realized and tinkering with electronic things such as televisions and radios.

Growing up with a musically talented family, his brothers and sisters helped him realize those dreams. John, Julian, Roberto, the musicians of the family. Linda, Cathy, and Anthony, being the vocalists. All whom have sang in church at The 7th Day Church of God located in the Pilsen area (18th Street area), a few blocks away from Casa De Pueblo.

John Jr, a natural at playing guitar and bass, Julian, rhythm guitar and Roberto a drummer and vocalist. All having a huge influence and effect in his life. Julian was with The DEROTICS and Jay & Pee Wee with Jay & The Volumes

When my brothers were young teenagers, they brought their instruments home and I had the opportunity to discover my musical talents. Hence, becoming a top notch musician. Vocalist, Drummer, Bassist & Percussionist.

When my older brothers were old enough to travel on their own around the city, they performed at various functions and I would attend when they were close by.

After several years went by, my mother brought home a small organ and I became interested in learning. When mom took the instrument back to the store, I made a vow to learn as much as I could. I was persistent in learning and eventually learned to play several instruments and I also became the musician I wanted to be.

My mom used to tell me that one of her cousins was a big hit in the music industry and that he lived in Saginaw, Michigan. His group was none other than..."? & The Mysterians"

I didn't know what to think or believe. Throughout the years, mom kept on with the story that one of her cousins had made it big. She kept on telling me that this man singing is one of her cousins. ______________________________

In 1969, I've saved all of my earnings from delivering newspapers for 3 years and getting money from returning soda glass bottles and when I was old enough to go by myself to FRANK'S DRUM SHOP on Wabash (4th Flr.) I signed up for drum lessons. when winter was heading our way, a tall man named Max Roach was there showing us kids and a few grown-ups how to play better drums and the proper way to hold the sticks.

Max demonstrated how easy it was to become the drummer we really wanted to be. This was his seminar and we, the students had a blast learning new and different ways to achieve success and become successful drummers. Within a few months time, Max went back to work as a jazz drummer throughout the states. To this day, I'll always remember Max Roach as one of the most influential drummers of all time! ______________________________

After turning 13, I was introduced to the Calderon Family on 23rd & Trumbull, Chicago, IL. I've had the chance to know the family well enough. Charlie (Booker Brown) began calling me Radar because of the character from the series... "M.A.S.H.". As Charlie had seen some of this character "Radar" in my personality, behavior and also having to look somewhat similar at the time.

The character "Radar" also played a musical instrument. Surprisingly, the character played the drums as well. A coincidence or an exact duplication of someone fictional giving me the go ahead to step up and re-introduce myself as an original music artist. I began taking a liking to the nickname as it drew me in further to this particular character. It also separated me from the others in the regular crowd when we hung around together! When I entered a room. everyone knew who I was. This identity took another step further when my older brother Bob (Pee Wee) announced that since hearing the nickname Radar, that he just couldn't call me Radar anymore!

It had to be different! The nickname "Radar" just wouldn't do! So, after hearing the hit song, Radar Love by Golden Earring, it was then, that I was announced as "RADARLOVE". Thus being associated to music, due to playing a musical instrument and my natural singing ability.

Hey guys... "Thanks For The Nickname!" It's Totally Unique!

Radarlove, often being confused with the song entitled... "Radar Love" by Golden Earring. is differentiated by the space between the two words. Thus separating the two into different categories, one as a musician and the other a song title, (a sentence and a catch phrase).

In 1988 it was established by Littman Law Office in Washington DC, and it was announced that I officially own the name... RADARLOVE. It cost me $800.00 due to a name search and another $800.00 to buy the name if it is available. I found out that no one else has the name and I could go ahead and use it for entertainment purposes and put a trademark symbol next to it or underneath it.

Now that the nickname RADARLOVE is established and far different from the rest of the musicians in the world. Now, people can safely Google... Radarlove the musician and they are able to read the story of how one person came to be.

RADARLOVE is a self-produced musician with his own studio label "RADAR RECORDS" & Desktop Publishing Co.. Radarlove has established a small mark within the city of Chicago and around the globe. The name is known throughout the world via iTunes, Rhapsody, and other electronic MP3 stores.

RADARLOVE can be found on myspace.com/radarlovemusic. The debut CD/ALBUM "Let's Groove Together! is released in October of 2007. His second CD/ALBUM "Drops of Love" is released Oct. 2010 for everyone to hear.