Jyrki 69

Jyrki 69 (born Jyrki Pekka Emil Linnankivi on October 15, 1968[1]), is the lead vocalist of the Finnish rock band The 69 Eyes. In their early years, the band's sound was more closer to glam metal, but since the album Blessed Be they have shifted into gothic rock.[2] The 69 Eyes prefer to label their sound as goth'n'roll.[2]

Jyrki 69
Background information
Birth nameJyrki Pekka Emil Linnankivi
Also known asJ. Darling
Born(1968-10-15)October 15, 1968,
Helsinki, Finland
GenresGothic rock, glam metal (early)
Occupation(s)Musician, vocalist, songwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1989–present
Associated actsThe 69 Eyes, The 69 Cats

Jyrki's low and operatic bass-baritone vocal tone is reminiscent of fellow musicians Peter Steele of the gothic metal band Type O Negative and Andrew Eldritch of the gothic rock band The Sisters of Mercy (he covered their 1987 hit This Corrosion with Maryslim in 2007).[3] His voice has been influenced by Elvis Presley, Jim Morrison, Iggy Pop, David Bowie, and Glenn Danzig. He has written most of the lyrics of their songs.[2]

Other activities

In 2005, Jyrki was appointed UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Finland.[4] In 2005 and 2006, he spent time in Kenya and helped campaign against HIV-AIDS situation in the country and against child trafficking and sexual exploitation in parts of West Africa.[4]

In 2006, he was honoured with a TOYP award by Junior Chamber International (JCI) in Seoul, South Korea.[5]

In October 2013, Jyrki joined forces with Danny B. Harvey and Chopper Franklin to form the rockabilly group The 69 Cats. The group released their debut album Transylvania Tapes on August 5, 2014.

He draws and reads comics specializing in Marvel Comics. A comic book called Zombie Love, featuring only Jyrki's comics, was published in Finland in 2006. It was a limited hard cover edition of 1000 and all the copies were numbered by Jyrki. No 666 was given to Glenn Danzig. A paperback edition is still available from the publisher Deggael Communications.[6]

In 2002, Jyrki appeared on Kwan's album The Die Is Cast, performing vocals on the track "Lyrics of Poison".[7] He was awarded Outstanding Young Persons of the World (TOYP) in Seoul, South Korea in November 2006.[8]

On Maryslim's 2007 album A Perfect Mess, he provided guest vocals on their cover of The Sisters of Mercy's "This Corrosion" and also appeared in the music video for the track.[3]

He hass been vegan since 2014.[9]

Recording history

References
  1. "Jyrki 69 age, biography". Last.fm. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
  2. "The 69 Eyes † Official website". January 11, 2008. Archived from the original on January 11, 2008. Retrieved December 3, 2017.
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on June 15, 2009. Retrieved November 9, 2009.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. "UNICEF Finland". Unicef.fi. Archived from the original on April 30, 2008. Retrieved December 3, 2017.
  5. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on October 10, 2007. Retrieved February 1, 2008.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. "Deggael Communications Ltd". Deggalcom.net. Retrieved December 3, 2017.
  7. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on November 11, 2007. Retrieved November 9, 2009.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  8. "JCI TOYP Honorees". Jci.cc. Archived from the original on September 4, 2009. Retrieved December 3, 2017.
  9. Interview and Juice With Jyrki From The 69 Eyes!, archived from the original on December 15, 2021, retrieved November 25, 2019
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