The Detergents were an American music group known for their novelty and parody songs during the mid-1960s. Comprising members Danny Jordan, Tommy Wynn, and Ron Dante, they were best recognized for their hit "Leader of the Laundromat," a spoof of the Shangri-Las' "Leader of the Pack." The band's style, characterized by humorous lyrics and catchy pop melodies, played a unique role in the music landscape of the era, marking them as pioneers of musical parody. Despite their brief existence, The Detergents made a significant contribution to the genre of novelty music.