What is the story behind the song Smoke on the Water?

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1. What is the story behind the song Smoke on the Water?
2. What singer sang Smoke on the Water?
3. How long did it take to write Smoke on the Water?
4. Who wrote the song Smoke on the Water?
5. Is Smoke on the water based on a true story?
6. Is Smoke on the water about a real event?
7. Was smoke on the water a true story?
8. Did Frank Zappa write Smoke on the Water?
9. What causes purple smoke?
10. Was smoke on the water based on a true story?
11. What does the color of smoke mean?
12. Why does NI3 explode?
13. Why did Blackmore leave Deep Purple?
14. Which members of Deep Purple are still alive?
15. Was Eric Clapton in Deep Purple?
16. What happened Deep Purple?
17. What does GREY smoke mean?

What is the story behind the song Smoke on the Water?

The British rock band Deep Purple, shown here in 1971, wrote the hit song "Smoke on the Water," after watching the casino in Montreux, Switzerland, go up in flames later that year. The casino caught fire during a Frank Zappa concert. ... They burned down the gambling house, It died with an awful sound.

What singer sang Smoke on the Water?

Deep Purple Smoke on the Water/Artisti

How long did it take to write Smoke on the Water?

I can't believe that Blackmore said that Clapton can't play guitar. I think Blackmore needs to get his head out of his a$$. George from Ottawa, CanadaWhat's even more amazing about this album (Machine Head) is that it was written, rehearsed and recorded in less than two weeks.

Who wrote the song Smoke on the Water?

Ian Gillan Ritchie BlackmoreJon LordRoger GloverIan Paice Smoke on the Water '90/Parolieri

Is Smoke on the water based on a true story?

The lyrics tell a true story: on 4 December 1971, Deep Purple were in Montreux, Switzerland, to record an album (Machine Head) using a mobile recording 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 ...

Is Smoke on the water about a real event?

The lyrics tell a true story: on 4 December 1971, Deep Purple were in Montreux, Switzerland, to record an album (Machine Head) using a mobile recording 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 ...

Was smoke on the water a true story?

The lyrics tell a true story: on 4 December 1971, Deep Purple were in Montreux, Switzerland, to record an album (Machine Head) using a mobile recording 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 ...

Did Frank Zappa write Smoke on the Water?

4, 1971. A fire at the Montreux Casino during a concert by Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention inspired Deep Purple's classic "Smoke on the Water." ... "They were very organized," Zappa said in an interview shortly after the fire.

What causes purple smoke?

The purple smoke is caused by the molecular iodine in the vapor.

Was smoke on the water based on a true story?

The lyrics tell a true story: on 4 December 1971, Deep Purple were in Montreux, Switzerland, to record an album (Machine Head) using a mobile recording 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 ...

What does the color of smoke mean?

At times, black smoke can be an indicator that a manmade material is burning such as tires, vehicles or a structure. ... As a general rule, the darker the smoke, the more volatile the fire is. Grey smoke can indicate that the fire is slowing down and running out of materials to burn.

Why does NI3 explode?

In the following demonstrations, a small amount of nitrogen triiodide has been prepared, and allowed to dry on a paper towel in a fume hood. It is then "tickled" with a feather at the end of a long stick, which causes it to explode. The purple smoke is caused by the molecular iodine in the vapor.

Why did Blackmore leave Deep Purple?

Ritchie infamously left the band after a horrendous show in 1993 where Ritchie wouldn't join the band on stage until halfway through the set, and even then he didn't put any effort into what he was playing once he did join the band.

Which members of Deep Purple are still alive?

Current

Name	Years active	Instruments
Ian Paice	1968–1976 1984–present	drums percussion
Roger Glover	1969–1973 1984–present	bass, occasional keyboards
Ian Gillan	1969–1973 1984–1989 1992–present	lead and backing vocals conga harmonica
Steve Morse	1994–present	guitar

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Was Eric Clapton in Deep Purple?

Deep Purple played their first gig at the venue of Vestpoppen - a club set up on Parkskolen - a school and youthclub on 76 Parkvej in Taastrup, Denmark on and the live set comprised all the new songs and the cover of "Little Girl", originally by John Mayall and Eric Clapton.

What happened Deep Purple?

The band's line-up (currently including Ian Gillan, and guitarist Steve Morse from 1994) has been much more stable in recent years, although keyboardist Jon Lord's retirement from the band in 2002 (being succeeded by Don Airey) left Ian Paice as the last original Deep Purple member still in the band.

What does GREY smoke mean?

White smoke can often mean material is off-gassing moisture and water vapor, meaning the fire is just starting to consume material. ... Grey smoke can indicate that the fire is slowing down and running out of materials to burn.