Erika Vikman and Jyrki 69 were connected to each other after the Vain läämä program.
Erika Vikman and Jyrki 69 never confirmed their relationship to the public. Atte Kajova
Timo Kalevi Forssin novelty book The 69 Eyes (Like Kustannus) deals with the history and behind-the-scenes stories of the longest continuous rock band in Finland.
Lead singer of The 69 Eyes Steep 69properly named Jyrki Linnankivi, took part in the Vain läämä music program last year. The participation increased the band’s popularity in Finland and made Linnankivi one of the most followed public figures in the news headlines.
Jyrki 69 spoke in interviews about his relationship with Erika Vikman. Jenni Gästgivar
Jyrki performed a sensitive duet together with singer Erika Vikman in Vain lääää program. After the filming of the program, it was reported that there was a relationship between Vikman and Jyrki.
In the new book, music producer Gabi Hakanen shares her own view of Vikman and Jyrki’s relationship. Thanks to Hakanen, Jyrki 69 participated in Vain lääää program.
Hakanen assures that the relationship between Vikman and Linnankivi was not “a thing built by the record company”.
Italicized passages are excerpts from the book.
– I wouldn’t suggest anything like that in a day. I also never asked if they were dating or not. The matter was revealed to me when I went to Krapi’s workshop in Tuusula to see The 69 Eyes’ concert. Erika was also there, wearing a The 69 Eyes shirt. Then we saw Tikkurila at the Festival, where Erika had a gig. Erika arrived and Jyrki was riding with her. At this point it had already become clear to me that there was ‘something more’ between them. Then it spread to the media. Jyrki also talked about the topic, but Erika did not give any interviews about the topic. Good! Hakanen states in the book.
Erika Vikman is dating. Roni Lehti
Linnankivi himself does not comment on his relationship with Vikman in the book. However, he opens up about his feelings about the Only Life experience. He praises Vikman in his speeches.
– Other artists’ versions of The 69 Eyes’ songs were also interesting. Tommi Läntinen performed a version of “Crashing High” enhanced with a horn section, which reminded me of Boycott. Yona succeeded in her delicately dramatic translation of “Wasting the Dawn” under the name “Miracle”. However, the best The 69 Eyes cover was made by Erika Vikman. The Finnish version of “Dance d’Amour” “On the edge of the end of the world” perfectly suited Vikman’s style, Linnankivi tells in the book.
Today, the relationship rumors are already buried. Vikman confirmed last spring that he is dating. According to newspaper claims, it is a doctor from Western Finland.
The 69 Eyes book by Timo Kalevi Forss (Like Kustannus) was published on August 31.