What's the greatest guitar riff of all time?

As our Top Ten Guitar Riffs feature shows, rock music has produced some memorable guitar riffs over the years. But do you agree with the ten we've chosen? Perhaps you thought The Beatles should be in there. Maybe Metallica, Muse or even Motorhead. Let us know what you think are the greatest guitar riffs ever created...

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TonY from WALSALL says:

Oct 24, 21:55

Its got to be one of these most identifiable riffs Black Sabbath's Paranoid, Free's Alright Now or Deep purple's Smoke on the water

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susan from leeds says:

Oct 24, 20:46

the guitar riff on "NOTHING PERSonAL" by THE KILLERSHREWS
is awsome and fresh.

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The Judge from Aldershot Hants says:

Oct 24, 20:04

Telegraph Road by Mark Knoppler and Dire Straights..well maybe its not the best but I just like em

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Bill from Sittingbourne says:

Oct 23, 11:39

Stevie Ray Vaughan's version of Hendrix' Little Wing. Superb guitar

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Madeline from Birmingham says:

Oct 22, 15:50

Bohenien rhapsody by Queen

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