Is Smoke on the water a true story?

Is 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 ...

What is the form of smoke on the water?

“Smoke On The Water” is a fairly simple song consisting of the basic guitar riff that acts as an intro and interlude, along with verse and chorus sections. There is no bridge, but a twist at the end of the guitar solo acts as a bridge in that it adds tension and release to the song. EB

Who wrote Smoke on the Water?

Ritchie Blackmore Ian GillanJon LordIan PaiceRoger Glover Smoke on the Water '90/Parolieri

What does Deep Purple refer to?

Deep Purple are a British rock band formed in Hertford in 1968. ... Deep Purple, together with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, have been referred to as the "unholy trinity of British hard rock and heavy metal in the early to mid-Seventies".

How long did it take deep purple to write their hit song Smoke on the Water?

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.

Why does everyone play Smoke on the Water?

It's an iconic and catchy rock song but at the same time since it's basically a simple power chord based song it's pretty easy to play. You can play it in any key and look cool while playing it. Everyone knows the tune of Smoke on the Water and almost everyone like it.

What's the time signature of Smoke on the Water?

4/4 Deep Purple, “Smoke on the Water” Reached #4 on the Billboard Pop charts when released as a single in mid 1973. FORM: Contrasting verse-chorus, with guitar solo featured after second verse-chorus pair, employing music from the verses and an altered version of the chorus. TIME SIGNATURE: 4/4.

What's 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. EB

Who burned down Montreux Casino?

Frank Zappa On Decem, Montreux Casino burned down during a concert by The Mothers of Invention after a fan had set the venue on fire with a flare gun. A recording of the outbreak and fire announcement can be found on a Frank Zappa Bootleg album titled Swiss Cheese/Fire!

How old is David Coverdale?

70 years (Septem) David Coverdale/Età