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Music fans have voted John Lennon the greatest rock and roll icon of all time, ahead of Elvis Presley and David Bowie, reports Sky News.

The former Beatle, who was assassinated in 1980, topped the list of 100 best music icons as voted by readers of Britain's Q magazine.

In a special tribute, Lennon's widow Yoko Ono said her husband was a driven man, who changed people's awareness in an incredible way.

He was not afraid to tell the truth and give us a clearer picture of what was really going on, she added.

Rounding out the top 20 were Keith Richards, Kurt Cobain, Madonna, Bono, Bob Marley, Joe Strummer, Bob Dylan, Morrissey, Paul McCartney, Johnny Cash, Liam Gallagher, Eminem, Freddie Mercury, Mick Jagger, Robbie Williams, Jimi Hendrix and Tupac.