Baboon is an American

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band originally from Denton,

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. The band formed in 1991. Their latest studio

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'', was released on October 10, 2006. Baboon appeared on an episode of ''

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" in 1996. The band and their music were a key point in the episode's plot. In its early years, Baboon,

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, and Caulk were known collectively in the Denton area as the "Fraternity of Noise." Baboon toured extensively, including a stint on the Skoal-sponsored R.O.A.R. Tour in 1997, along with acts such as

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. They also toured with

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Band members

Current members

*Andrew Huffstetler - vocals, trombone *Mike Rudnicki - guitar *James Henderson - guitar (2003–present) *Bart Rogers - bass (1991–1994, 2010–present) *Steven Barnett - drums (1992–present)

Former members

*Bryan Schmitz - bass (1994–1995) *Will Johnson - drums (1991–1992) *Mark Reznicek - percussion, keyboard (2002) *Mark Hughes - bass (1995–2008)

Former unofficial members

*Ben Burt - drums *

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- drums

Discography

Albums

* ''

Face Down in Turpentine ''Face Down in Turpentine'' is the first studio album by the band Baboon. It was released in June 13, 1994 on Grass Records. Track listing # "Master Salvatoris" – 1:44 # "Tool" – 4:05 # "Step Away" – 3:53 # "Good Friend" – 3:19 # "Happy ...

'' (1994) * '' secret robot control'' (1997) * ''

A Bum Note and a Bead of Sweat ''A Bum Note and a Bead of Sweat'' is a live album by Baboon. It was released in 2001 on Last Beat Records and re-released later that year on The Orchard. The album was recorded live to 16-track at two shows in early 2000. The CD also conta ...

'' (2001) * ''

Something Good Is Going to Happen to You ''Something Good Is Going to Happen to You'' is an album by Baboon, released in 2002 on Last Beat Records. Track listing Personnel * Steven Barnett - drums, keyboards, fan-blade guitar, e-bow bass, room evacuator (R.E.1), piano, organ, aut ...

'' (2002) * ''

'' (2006)

Singles / E.P.s / Demos

* ''

ed Lobster ''ed Lobster'' is the first independent demo album by the band Baboon. The band later used the name "ed Lobster" as the record label for their self-titled album which was self-released in 2006. Track listing # "Save Me" # "Dead In The Road" # ...

'' (1991) * ''

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'' (1992) * '' Save Me'' (1993) * ''

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'' (1993) * '' The Numb E.P.'' (1996) * ''Halloween Sound FX'' (1996) * ''

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'' (1997) * '' Free Sampler'' (1997) * '' We Sing and Play'' (1999)

Compilations

External links

*
The Original Baboon Site
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