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Originally formed in 2005 in the affluent town of Valparaiso, Indiana, The Magnetic Crotches were founded on two objectives: making great music, and taking babes. The band's initial roster consisted of James Burnell (drums/vocals), David LeBar (bass), and Sean Houlihan (guitar/ vocals/ harmonica). Drawing inspiration from Acoustic Commando and the dire need for girlfriends, The Crotches would jam for hours in the basement of James' home. Eventually, there was a breakthrough. "Slipkuhnot Tribute", The Crotches first hit, debuted on Myspace in 2005 shortly after the band posted its profile, and received an unprecedented 655 plays over the next 4 1/2 years; reaching high levels of obscurity and neglect. The overwhelming success of "Slipkuhnot Tribute" caused tension between the band's members. Even though "Slipkuhnot Tribute" was such a huge success, they knew they needed another hit single. After an intense three hour session, the band decided their efforts would prove fruitless, and decided it was best to go into hiatus. Even in hiatus, the band stayed close friends. Eventually, new friends were met, which led to Ryan Earl (guitar) entering the scene. One afternoon in 2008, Earl brought over his guitar and the band picked up where it had left off. Amazed that they were able to maintain the same quality they had three years ago, The Magnetic Crotches looked like they would return. After a handful more of jam sessions, LeBar quit the bass. He left the band, citi