David Surkamp
1952 - 2026
His voice lives on.
We remember David Surkamp, the unmistakable voice, guitarist, and principal songwriter of Pavlov’s Dog. From St. Louis to stages around the world, his music brought generations of fans together.
David’s extraordinary spirit lives on through his family, his fans, and the songs we will never stop playing.
All proceeds from our memorial T-shirts and hooded sweatshirts go to support brain trauma research.
Remember David. Explore the collection.
IN DAVID’S MEMORY
Discover the Julia lyric artwork on warm ivory canvas, available in 11 × 14 and 16 × 20 inches, with or without a decorative frame.
Julia framed canvas · from $89.98
Julia canvas without decorative frame · from $62.99
Memorial T-shirt · $40 · XS–5XL
Memorial hooded sweatshirt · $65 · S–5XL
All proceeds from the memorial T-shirt and hooded sweatshirt support brain trauma research. This commitment applies only to those two clothing items.
THE SOUND OF PAVLOV’S DOG
The music
lives on.
A singular voice. A sound that never followed the rules. Discover the progressive rock music of David Surkamp and Pavlov’s Dog.
Begin with “Julia,” “Late November,” and “Of Once and Future Kings” from Pampered Menial. Follow the story through At the Sound of the Bell, Prodigal Dreamer, and Wonderlust.