At the risk of a fatwah from you, Alex, and Mark...

1. The Bangles

2. Bruce Springsteen

3. Guns N Roses

4. Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

5. The Snake Charmer, Chelsea the Piper, and the Phantom Piper

But obviously the number one choice should have been The Smiths. This is a bit like how I feel when my favourite film of the year isn't nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars (this year is a case in point). And obviously, this is even more upsetting, as this poll is far more important than the Oscars.