Which rock star is mentioned in the song ‘Smoke on the Water’ by Deep Purple?
Smoke on the Water studio (rented from the Rolling Stones and known as the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio—referred to as the "Rolling truck Stones thing" and "a mobile" in the lyrics) at the entertainment complex that was part of the Montreux Casino (referred to as "the gambling house" in the song lyric). On the eve of the recording session, a Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention concert was held in the casino's theatre. This was to be the theatre's final concert before the casino complex closed down for its annual winter renovations, which would allow Deep Purple to record there. At the beginning
Smoke on the Water Smoke on the Water "Smoke on the Water" is a song by the English rock band Deep Purple. It was first released on their 1972 album "Machine Head". In 2004, the song was ranked number 434 on "Rolling Stone" magazine's list of the 500 greatest songs of all time, ranked number 4 in "Total Guitar" magazine's Greatest Guitar Riffs Ever, and in March 2005, "Q" magazine placed "Smoke on the Water" at number 12 in its list of the 100 greatest guitar tracks. "Smoke on the Water" is known for and recognizable by its central theme, developed by guitarist Ritchie