Baboon is a rock band originally from Denton, Texas.
The band formed in 1991. Their fourth studio album, entitled Baboon, was released on October 10, 2006.
Baboon appeared on an episode of Walker, Texas Ranger entitled "Hall of Fame" in 1996. The band and their music were a key point in the episode's plot.
In its early years, Baboon, Brutal Juice, and Caulk were known collectively in the Denton area as the "Fraternity of Noise." Baboon toured extensively, including a stint on the Skoal-sponsored ROAR tour in 1997, along with acts such as Iggy Pop, The Reverend Horton Heat, The Bloodhound Gang, and Sponge. They also toured with Toadies, Brutal Juice, and Unwound.
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