Deep Purple

Deep Purple Live Performance of 'Smoke On The Water' from Montreux

Montreux

• During the live recording of "Smoke on the Water" in Montreux in 2007, Deep Purple was celebrating a long and storied career, having formed in 1968 an... Read Full Description >

  During the live recording of "Smoke on the Water" in Montreux in 2007, Deep Purple was celebrating a long and storied career, having formed in 1968 and gone through various lineup changes. Before this performance, they released their studio album "Rapture of the Deep" in 2005, which marked a significant return to their classic rock roots. "Smoke on the Water," originally from the iconic 1972 album "Machine Head," remains one of their most recognizable tracks, drawing inspiration from a fire incident at the Montreux Casino during a concert by Frank Zappa, making the location of this performance particularly poignant. By 2007, the band was well-established as a cornerstone of rock music, blending hard rock, progressive rock, and classical influences, with their live performances celebrated for their energy and musicianship, particularly noted during live renditions of their classic hits.