RonJonSurfer 15 Report post Posted January 8, 2009 Mercury the Ultimate Rock God The flamboyant frontman, who died of pneumonia induced by HIV in 1991, managed to steal the crown from the King of Rock 'n' Roll himself, Elvis Presley. Queen star Freddie Mercury has been named the Ultimate Rock God in a new poll. The flamboyant frontman, who died of pneumonia induced by HIV in 1991, managed to steal the crown from the King of Rock 'n' Roll himself, Elvis Presley, who came second in the survey of 4,000 music fans by OnePoll.com. Rocker Jon Bon Jovi came third, while Starman hitmaker David Bowie and legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix rounded out the top five. The top ten ultimate rockers are: 1. Freddie Mercury 2. Elvis Presley 3. Jon Bon Jovi 4. David Bowie 5. Jimi Hendrix 6. Ozzy Osbourne 7. Kurt Cobain 8. Slash 9. Bono 10. Mick Jagger Copyright World Entertainment News Network 2009 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Levis 5 Report post Posted January 8, 2009 The list would be near perfect if it wasn't for the fact that Jim Morisson in not on it That is unforgivable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonJonSurfer 15 Report post Posted January 8, 2009 ...and John Lennon for that matter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Farin 2 Report post Posted January 8, 2009 "I always wondered if there was a god, and now I know there is... and it's me!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanAm 6 Report post Posted January 8, 2009 Jon Bon Jovi third??? Puhlease! He shouldn't even be on this list. And Mick Jagger is only 10th? And where are Eric Clapton, Lennon or McCartney and perhaps even Rod the Mod. Any one of them would be a better pick than Bon Jovi or Bono. And if being drug or booze addled is a qualification for being on this list (see Ozzy Osbourne) or known for outrageous behaviour on stage (Osbourne again), then why aren't Joe Cocker, Alice Cooper or Ted Nugent on the list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Levis 5 Report post Posted January 8, 2009 I can understand wanting to kick Jon Bon Jovi off the list, but like it or not, Bono is a rock god Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLizard 1 Report post Posted January 8, 2009 Starman hitmaker David Bowie Oh THAT David Bowie... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLizard 1 Report post Posted January 8, 2009 And to reiterate a point already made.... where the hell is Jim? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Seeker 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2009 Jon Bon Jovi? Roger Daltrey should be on this list too, and not just because I'm a little biased. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybluesky 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2009 The list would be near perfect if it wasn't for the fact that Jim Morisson in not on it That is unforgivable. I agree, and add-no Roger Daltry = crap list Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bazooka 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2009 The Next Ten ( No. 11 - 20) 13. Jim Morrison 14. Paul McCartney "[smaller]I don't care what a Limey says, I've got to get it on[/smaller] " Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeeBB 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2009 Does anyone know what this list is actually meant to represent? Are we talking charismatic front-persons, larger-than-life figures? If so, then where on earth is Robert Plant??? LBB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wyld Card 5 Report post Posted January 9, 2009 The full list sounds about right to me, I'm sure Bon Jovi had a large part of female supporters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edna 6 Report post Posted January 9, 2009 I believe in Greek gods, they´re such fun... like a soap opera... But there are godesses as well... I also believe in rock gods (and godesses), they make us feel so good with their music and their posters and etc... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Laurie_ 8 Report post Posted January 9, 2009 The full list sounds about right to me, I'm sure Bon Jovi had a large part of female supporters. Oh yeah... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wyld Card 5 Report post Posted January 9, 2009 There probably should have been at least one Rock Goddess on this list, whoever it may be Janis, Stevie, Wilson Sisters, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin 3 Report post Posted January 9, 2009 Complete fools are making lists now ( ie. a half-baked British survey of 4,000 idiots for 'onepoll' ) - pay them no mind . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tenacious_Peaches 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2009 I know that it's Friday and I've had a hard week, so I'm going to assume that my eyes aren't functioning properly, because there is no way on God/Yaweh/Allah/Hasselhoff's earth that a list of ultimate rock gods includes Jon Bon freaking Jovi but no Robert Plant. I mean, come on. There is no denying that, folks. Whomever is responsible for this list can snack on my hindquarters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonJonSurfer 15 Report post Posted January 9, 2009 How did I manage to spell "Top" wrong in the title? I typed in T-E-P...the E is nowhere near the O on my keyboard. With that said, I kind of like this particular screw up, so I'm sticking with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miamisammy29 4 Report post Posted January 9, 2009 So what, you screwed up. So did the people that made this f***ing list! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bazooka 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2009 I thought maybe you meant Tepid Ten -- on account of these choices aren't even getting warm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonJonSurfer 15 Report post Posted January 9, 2009 The Tep Ten...I like it...stuff that is mediocre at best! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 2 Report post Posted January 9, 2009 Jon Bon Jovi? Roger Daltrey should be on this list too, and not just because I'm a little biased. No... Roger Daltrey is ABOVE the list! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viaene 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2009 Jon bon jovi, bono Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeeBB 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2009 (edited) So I'm thinking about the kind of "gods" that look good on a poster on my teenage wall... David Lee Roth, Paul Stanley, Rod Stewart, Michael Hutchence... as well as all the obvious ones mentioned before. These are what I think of as "gods"... it's not the same as being a rock "superstar"... it's a charisma thing, about visual and emotional impact. The kind of thing that Hendrix had but Eric never will. (I'm sure that Mick had it, but watching that Scorcese film makes me wonder.) Rock gods are iconic images that you would wear on a t-shirt... maybe that's my litmus test... "the t-shirt test". SO that means that Bob Marley belongs, but Bono?... sorry no ;-) LBB Edited January 10, 2009 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
