Freddie Mercury the greatest legend

November 25

BRITS have dubbed Queen front man Freddie Mercury the greatest rock legend of all time in a new survey.

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 Slash, 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.

Slash's handiwork in Sweet Child of Mine ranked as the top guitar solo of all time.

Top guitar riff/intro went to The Dominoes and Eric Clapton, who created the classic tune Layla.

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