Jyrki 69 facts for kids
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Jyrki 69
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| Birth name | Jyrki Pekka Emil Linnankivi |
| Also known as | J. Darling |
| Born | 15 October 1968 Helsinki, Finland |
| Died | Error: Need valid death date (first date): year, month, day |
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| Years active | 1989–present |
Jyrki Pekka Emil Linnankivi, born on October 15, 1968, is a singer from Finland. He is best known as Jyrki 69, the lead singer of the band The 69 Eyes. This band plays a type of music called gothic rock. When they first started, their music was more like glam metal, but after their album Blessed Be, they changed to gothic rock. The band likes to call their music "goth'n'roll."
Jyrki's singing voice is deep and strong, sometimes described as operatic. His voice has been influenced by famous singers like Elvis Presley, Jim Morrison, Iggy Pop, David Bowie, and Glenn Danzig. Jyrki has written most of the lyrics for his band's songs.
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Jyrki's Music Journey
Early Collaborations
In 1996, Jyrki worked with Claude, the lead singer of a Finnish rock band called Smack. They formed a side project called The Fellow Reptiles. They released a short album called "Yours Truly." They had plans to make a full album together, but The Fellow Reptiles stopped when Claude sadly passed away on September 22, 1996.
In 2002, Jyrki sang on a song called "Lyrics of Poison" for the band Kwan's album The Die Is Cast.
In 2007, Jyrki was a guest singer on Maryslim's album A Perfect Mess. He sang on their cover of "This Corrosion" by The Sisters of Mercy. He also appeared in the music video for that song.
New Bands and Projects
In October 2013, Jyrki started a new rock band called The 69 Cats. He formed this group with Danny B. Harvey and Chopper Franklin. Their first album, Transylvanian Tapes, came out in August 2014.
In 2015, Jyrki worked with a band from Los Angeles called Heathen Apostles. They created a four-song album together called Evil Spirits, which was a mix of gothic and country music.
Other Activities and Interests
Helping Others as a UNICEF Ambassador
In 2005, Jyrki was chosen to be a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Finland. This means he helped UNICEF, an organization that works for children's rights. In 2005 and 2006, he visited Kenya. He helped with campaigns to fight against HIV-AIDS in the country. He also worked to help children who were in difficult situations and protect them from harm in parts of West Africa.
In 2006, he received an award called the TOYP award from Junior Chamber International (JCI) in Seoul, South Korea. This award recognizes young people who have made a positive impact.
Comics and Art
Jyrki enjoys drawing and reading Marvel Comics. In 2006, a comic book featuring only Jyrki's drawings was published in Finland. It was called Zombie Love. Only 1,000 copies of this special hardcover edition were made, and Jyrki numbered each one himself. He gave copy number 666 to Glenn Danzig, another musician. A paperback version of the comic book is still available.
Lifestyle and Recognition
Since 2014, Jyrki has been a vegan, meaning he does not eat any animal products.
In 2024, he received an award from Tapaseura ry. This award is given to adults who are good role models and encourage others to be kind and behave in a positive way.
Jyrki's Album History
- 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)
- Angels/Devils (2008)
- The 69 Eyes: Hollywood Kills (2008)
- Goth'N'Roll box set (2008)
- Back in Blood (2009)
- X (2012)
- The Best of Helsinki Vampires (2013)
- Transylvanian Tapes (2014) (with The 69 Cats)
- Universal Monsters (2016)
- Helsinki Vampire (2017) (solo album)
- Black Parade (2018) (with Musta Paraati)
- West End (2019) (The 69 Eyes)
- Seven Year Itch (2021) (with The 69 Cats)
- American Vampire (2021) (solo album)
- Death of Darkness (2023)
See also
In Spanish: Jyrki Linnankivi para niños
