Jyrki 69 (born Jyrki Pekka Emil Linnankivi on October 15, 1968) is the lead vocalist for Finnish gothic rock band The 69 Eyes.
Jyriki'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.
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)
in Other Projects
- Maryslim's album A Perfect Mess (2007) Appearence in the track 'This Corrosion' playing vocal.
Trivia
- Jyrki has a Master's Degree in 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.
- His first name means "sharpness" in Finnish.