Johnny and The Surfbeats were an influential surf rock band active in the 1960s. Known for their distinctive blend of reverb-drenched guitars and driving rhythms, they were part of the wave of California-based bands that helped popularize the surf genre. Their standout track, "Riding the Big One", with its infectious melody and innovative use of guitar effects, remains a key example of early surf rock. While not as commercially successful as some of their contemporaries, Johnny and The Surfbeats' contribution to surf rock's sonic landscape is recognized by genre enthusiasts and historians.