The Syndicate of Sound was an American garage rock band from San Jose, California, active in the mid-1960s. Known for their distinctive blend of blues, rock, and proto-punk influences, the band was led by singer/guitarist Don Baskin and guitarist/keyboardist John Sharkey. Their most influential work is the hit single "Little Girl," which reached number 8 on the Billboard charts in 1966 and is regarded as a classic of the garage rock genre. Despite their brief period of success, the Syndicate of Sound played a significant role in the development of a more raw and aggressive sound in American rock music.