QUEEN Frontman Named Greatest Rock Legend In New Survey
November 23, 2007, 17 years ago
According to News.com.au, Brits have dubbed QUEEN front man Freddy Mercury the greatest rock legend of all time in a new survey out today.
ELVIS PRESLEY narrowly missed out on the rock n' roll crown coming in second, while Woodstock veteran JIMI HENDRIX was hot on his heels in third place.
Other contenders include Brit rockers MICK JAGGER and ERIC CLAPTON.
The research commissioned to coincide with the launch of Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, also reveals the most memorable moment in rock history is OZZY OSBOURNE biting off a bat's head on stage.
See the full lists of Top 10 Rockers and Top 10 Riffs.
SLASH's handiwork in 'Sweet Child O' Mine' ranked as the top guitar solo of all time.
Top guitar riff/intro went to DEREK AND THE DOMINOES who created the classic tune 'Layla'.
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock is a video game that allows players to strum along to rock hits.
