September 10, 2007 16:06

Tales From Planet Rock: Air Guitar World champion crowned

Ochi Yosuke wins the award for imaginary playing

The winner of the Air Guitar World Championship was announced on Friday (September 7).

Ochi Yosuke gained the highest score from a panel of judges at the Teatria rock club in Oulu near the Arctic Circle.

The triumphant fellow won a custom made Flying Finn electric guitar and of course the the honour and respect of his peers.

Yosuke beat off competition from Guillaume De Tonquedec.

He told CNN: "It's great. We’ve seen all the nations, united nations, 'rocking in the free world' and that's good, that's great.”