Sjonni 's Friends ( ) were an Icelandic tribute band also known at times as Sigurjón 's Friends . The band formed in early 2011 when the Icelandic singer Sjonni Brink ( real name Sigurjón Brink ) died just days before he was to perform his entry " Aftur heim " at Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins , the Icelandic national final for the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 . On 12 February 2011 , the group won the Icelandic national selection ; '' Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 2011 '' with the song " Aftur heim " . The original artist was meant to be Sigurjón Brink himself , however on 17 January 2011 before he was set to compete in the third semi-final , Sigurjón unexpectedly died , due to natural causes , at his home in Garðabær . Sigurjón 's family decided , on reflection that they would like for the song to remain in the competition , and that it should be performed by a tribute band , formed after his death , consisting of Sigurjón 's real life musician friends
Eurovision Song Contest 2011
Eurovision Song Contest 2011
Sjonni's Friends