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Freddie Mercury, guitarist Jimi Hendrix, Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist flea and drummer Keith Moon would make up the ultimate rock band, a new survey has found.
The survey, which asked readers of Gigwise to compile their ideal band line up, dead or alive, was topped by former Queen star Mercury.
The singer polled 35% of the vote, which was 20% more than Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger (15%) and 25% ahead of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain (10%).
Hendrix was also a comprehensive favourite in the guitarist category, chosen by readers ahead of Slash and Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page.
The rest of the fantasy group's line up was bassist Flea, who beat Sir Paul McCartney, and former Who star Moon.
The poll, which coincided with the release of the video game Rock Band, also crowned the moment when Ozzy Osbourne bit the head off a bat as rock music's most outrageous stunt.
Meanwhile, Mercury was also recognised in the Best Rock Gig Ever category for his performance at Live Aid with Queen.
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Very cool...Jimi, Freddy, and Keith absolutely...I probably would have gone with Jaco Patorius on Bass (pulling from Jazz). Actually not many people know this but Freddie Mercury was actually a huge Hendrix fan. How about this band: Bon Scott, Hendrix, Geezer, and Bonham...sweet!!
- Freddy Mercury is a fair comment for frontman, personally would have picked the King himself for that spot. Flea was an extremely predictable (and boring!!!) choice.. Les Claypool would’’’ve done nicely!! My line-up woul’’’’’’’’ve been - Elvis, Keith Moon, Jimi (no doubt about that!!), Chet Atkins (check out YouTube for proof on how legendary this bloke was!!) and Les Claypool. Funny how
flea’s not even the best bassist in the chili peppers
- chockablock, Flea is the only bassist in the Red Hot Chili Peppers. John plays guitar, Chad plays drums and Anthony is on vocals. Flea has always been the bassist, so you’re mistaken.
- Best line-up? Hell yeah! We could also add Brian May as second guitar. Others could really be amazing but this one is far the best for me.
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