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band that formed in 2000 and became inactive in 2008. In 2004, the Lashes released the ''Stupid Stupid'' EP, produced by

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, on

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. Goodmanson also produced their debut album, ''Get It'', released by

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in 2006. On May 5, 2007, Lashes guitarist Eric Howk fell into a hole at a construction site near a friend's house and broke several vertebrae and severed his spine. The accident left him paralyzed from the waist down. On May 17, 2007, the

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hosted a benefit for Howk. Donations collected at the event raised money to help cover his medical bills. The band continued to perform and played at Bumbershoot 2007 that September."Q&A - The Lashes."
Aversion.com. January 11, 2008. The band self-released ''Thank You Side A'' on January 1, 2008. It was released exclusively at

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and produced by

Discography

*''The Stupid Stupid (EP)'' (

, 2004) *''Get It'' (

, 2006) *''Thank You Side A (EP)'' 2008

References

External links

The Lashes Official Website
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