Eero ja Jussi & the Boys is a Finnish rock and beat band formed in 1964 by singers Eero Raittinen (1944-2025) and Jussi Raittinen (1943-2024), two influential brothers on the Finnish music scene, accompanied by the band The Boys, featuring musicians such as Hasse Walli, Måns Groundstroem and Ilkka Willman. Inspired by American rock 'n' roll, rhythm and blues and the British Invasion, the band became one of the pioneers of rock sung in Finnish, with covers and original compositions that left their mark on the youth of the 1960s. They released several singles and EPs between 1964 and 1966, including titles such as "Näin sun silmäs eilen" and "Kolmatta linjaa takaisin", and performed extensively throughout the country. The band split briefly in 1966 as the two brothers pursued separate careers, but their collaboration remains emblematic of the development of rock in Finland. Jussi Raittinen went on to become a major figure in Finnish rock with The Boys, which continues to exist in various forms. He died on February 13, 2024 at the age of 80. As for Eero Raittinen, he later turned to blues and jazz, before dying on July 16, 2025 at the same age. Pekka Erki Juhani Tammilehto, aka Topi Sorsakoski (vocals, guitar), also led a solo career until his death on August 13, 2011 at the age of 58. Former members who have also passed away, bassist Pekka Pohjola, present in 1969-1970, died on November 27, 2008 at the age of 56, while the other bassist from 1977-1978, Antti Tammilehto, died on July 6, 2025, ten days before Eero Raittinen.
