The Syndicats were an English group, who were Steve Howe's first band. Their three singles on Columbia (EMI) were produced by Joe Meek. When lead guitarist 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". He co-wrote it with Jeff Williams, the bands' keyboardist.
Further members were Tom Ladd (lead vocals) (born 1947), Johnny Melton (drums) (born 1947), John Truelove (drums), Kevin Driscoll (born 1945) (vocals and guitar), Johnny Lamb (lead vocals), Paul Holm (drums, last single). Co-founder member, Kevin Driscoll, died in London on 16 August 1982.
"Crawdaddy Simone" is played over the end credits of Telstar, a film biopic of Joe Meek, released in June 2009.
Songs released on the Mothballs CD (RPM Records 1994), were "Don't Know What To Do" (Howe), and "Leave My Kitten Alone" (Little Willie John/Titus Turner/James McDougal).[4]