Jackie and the Cedrics is a Japanese instrumental surf rock band that gained prominence in the 1990s. The band's distinctive sound is characterized by the classic surf guitar stylings of Toru "Jackie" Okamoto, coupled with the energetic rhythm section of bassist Naoya "Cedric" Ohtani and drummer Eddie. Influenced by 1960s American surf rock bands, their music offers a blend of high-energy rock 'n' roll and traditional surf music, with notable works including "Scalping Party" and "Thunder Struck". Their contribution to the resurgence of surf rock in the 90s marked them as significant players in the genre's history.