Jyrki 69
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| Jyrki Pekka Emil Linnankivi | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 15, 1968 |
| Genre(s) | Glam Metal (early) Gothic Metal |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 1989 - Present |
| Associated acts | The 69 Eyes |
| Website | Official website |
Jyrki 69 or (J.Darling during the glam metal days) (born Jyrki Pekka Emil Linnankivi on October 15, 1968) is the lead vocalist for Finnish rock band The 69 Eyes. In the earlier years of the band, they used to play Glam Metal, but as they did the album 'Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams' they turned to play more Gothic Metal or as they call it themselves Goth'n'Roll. [1]
Jyrki's low and operatic vocal tone is reminiscent of fellow bass Peter Steele of the Gothic metal band Type O Negative and has been heavily influenced by Elvis Presley. [2]
In October 2006 he spent a week in Kenya as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and in November was honored a TYOP award by Junior Chamber International (JCI) in Seoul, South Korea. [3]
[edit] Recording History
with The 69 Eyes
- Bump 'n' Grind (1992)
- motor city resurrection (1994)
- Savage Garden (1995)
- Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams (1997)
- Wasting the Dawn (1999)
- Blessed Be (2000)
- Paris Kills (2002)
- Framed in Blood - The Very Blessed of the 69 Eyes (2003)
- Devils (2004)
- Angels (2007)
- The 69 Eyes: Hollywood Kills (2008)
in Other Projects
- Maryslim's album A Perfect Mess (2007) Appearance in the track 'This Corrosion' playing vocal.
[edit] Trivia
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- Jyrki has a Master's Degree in Analytical Chemistry.
- Is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador of Finland. He is currently helping to campaign against child trafficking and sexual exploitation in parts of West Africa.
- He is also known to be friends with Bam Margera, who directed the video for Lost Boys and Ville Valo, the lead singer of HIM who portrays Jim Morrison in The 69 Eyes' video Wasting The Dawn
- Draws and reads comics. A comic book called Zombie Love, featuring only Jyrki's comics, was published in Finland in 2006. It was a limited edition of 1000 and all the copies were numbered by Jyrki. [4]
