Interview with David Surkamp (PAVLOV’S DOG)

David Surkamp had never aspired to become a mythical figure but so sketchy were the details of his ’70s band’s existence – and so unbelievable were the facts about PAVLOV’S DOG that made it to the public – that, together with the singer’s perceived low-key profile afterwards, he turned into a legend. Another factor of such a transformation was David’d remarkable voice, this instantly recognizable instrument of purveying his music’s message or, in case of “Julia” and other love songs, simply emotions. As for the revelation of the real person, there’s nothing better than a conversation this scribe had hoped for for a long time – until it happened, a chat full of laughter and confessions. Read on.

September 20, 2016