The Syndicats were an English popular music group, notable for being future Yes guitarist Steve Howe's first band. When Howe left for Tomorrow in 1965, he was replaced by Ray Fenwick. Fenwick played lead guitar on the band's most famous song "Crawdaddy Simone", which he co-wrote with Jeff Williams, the band's keyboardist. Further members were Tom Ladd (lead vocals; Thomas Ladd, born 1940), John Truelove (drums; born John Melton, 1941), Kevin Driscoll (born Kevin C. Driscoll, September 16, 1945 died August 16, 1982, London); vocals and guitar), Johnny Lamb (lead vocals; born John Lamb), Paul Holm (drums on last single). Co-founder Driscoll died in London on 16 August 1982.

Their three singles on Columbia (EMI) were produced by Joe Meek. "Crawdaddy Simone" is played over the end credits of Telstar, a film biopic of Meek, released in June 2009.