"The police were banging on the door. The roadies held them shut until we’d finished the take." R...

"The police were banging on the door. The roadies held them shut until we’d finished the take." Ritchie Blackmore, Roger Glover and Ian Paice on the creation and legacy of Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water"  GuitarPlayer.com

Scrambling to Study Smoke on the Water - eos.org

Scrambling to Study Smoke on the Water  eos.org

Smoke on the Water begins reconstruction at new location - Upstate Business Journal

Smoke on the Water begins reconstruction at new location  Upstate Business Journal

‘It’s like having a button that makes the audience go nuts’: Deep Purple on Smoke on the Water - ...

‘It’s like having a button that makes the audience go nuts’: Deep Purple on Smoke on the Water  The Guardian

King Kurlee feat. Blackmore Jr: Smoke on the Water (1991) - elsewhere.co.nz

King Kurlee feat. Blackmore Jr: Smoke on the Water (1991)  elsewhere.co.nz

Atlantic Beach dazzles with fiery bonfire and live music at Smoke on the Water event - WCTI

Atlantic Beach dazzles with fiery bonfire and live music at Smoke on the Water event  WCTI

Russian Pianist GAMAZDA Shares Live Performance Of DEEP PURPLE Classic “Smoke On The Water” (Vide...

Russian Pianist GAMAZDA Shares Live Performance Of DEEP PURPLE Classic “Smoke On The Water” (Video)  BraveWords

Reopening planned for popular Greenville-area restaurant that moved out of downtown - WYFF News 4

Reopening planned for popular Greenville-area restaurant that moved out of downtown  WYFF News 4

Smoke on the Water to break ground for a new restaurant home, here's when and where - Greenville ...

Smoke on the Water to break ground for a new restaurant home, here's when and where  Greenville Online

Double Rewards for Smoke on the Water Money Laundering Missions - Rockstar Games

Double Rewards for Smoke on the Water Money Laundering Missions  Rockstar Games

“They Were First”: Deep Purple’s Ritchie Blackmore Reveals the Band That Predated His “Smoke On T...

“They Were First”: Deep Purple’s Ritchie Blackmore Reveals the Band That Predated His “Smoke On The Water” Riff  American Songwriter

Smoke On the Water Leads to Lucrative Rewards in GTA Online - GameSpace.com

Smoke On the Water Leads to Lucrative Rewards in GTA Online  GameSpace.com

Smoke on the Water (2025) - IMDb

Smoke on the Water (2025)  IMDb

Smoke On The Water – MKE’s BBQ & Brews Fest July 12 at Henry Maier Festival Park - Urban Milwaukee

Smoke On The Water – MKE’s BBQ & Brews Fest July 12 at Henry Maier Festival Park  Urban Milwaukee

Summer Events with Smoke on the Water! - TMJ4 News

Summer Events with Smoke on the Water!  TMJ4 News

Smoke on the water: When bushfires strike vulnerable wetlands - The Illawarra Flame

Smoke on the water: When bushfires strike vulnerable wetlands  The Illawarra Flame

All GTA Online Smoke on the Water product locations and rewards - PC Gamer

All GTA Online Smoke on the Water product locations and rewards  PC Gamer

“It made much more sense than Chuck Berry playing ‘Sweet Little Sixteen.’” Did this novelty act i...

“It made much more sense than Chuck Berry playing ‘Sweet Little Sixteen.’” Did this novelty act inspire the greatest guitar riff of all time? Ritchie Blackmore on the band that made “Smoke on the Water” possible  GuitarPlayer.com

Smoke on the Water (1995) - IMDb

Smoke on the Water (1995)  IMDb

Cyberpsycho Sighting: Smoke on the Water - Cyberpunk 2077 Guide - IGN

Cyberpsycho Sighting: Smoke on the Water - Cyberpunk 2077 Guide  IGN

Remember When the World’s Biggest Short-Lived Rock Supergroup Recorded Just One Song for Charity?...

Remember When the World’s Biggest Short-Lived Rock Supergroup Recorded Just One Song for Charity?  American Songwriter

Smoke on the Water (1995) - IMDb

Smoke on the Water (1995)  IMDb

Joe Blow - Smoke on the Water (EP) + 10 Questions - wordplaymagazine.com

Joe Blow - Smoke on the Water (EP) + 10 Questions  wordplaymagazine.com

Smoke on the Water: An Amos Walker Novel by Loren D Estleman - Publishers Weekly

Smoke on the Water: An Amos Walker Novel by Loren D Estleman  Publishers Weekly

Smoke on the Water leaving iconic downtown spot. What’s next? - Upstate Business Journal

Smoke on the Water leaving iconic downtown spot. What’s next?  Upstate Business Journal

Two major concert highlights in one day: Glashäger Beach Concerts and “Smoke on the Water XXI” - ...

Two major concert highlights in one day: Glashäger Beach Concerts and “Smoke on the Water XXI”  Warnemünder Woche

Smoke on the Water (1995) - IMDb

Smoke on the Water (1995)  IMDb

Successful premiere of the Glashagen beach concerts and Woodstock feeling at “Smoke on the Water”...

Successful premiere of the Glashagen beach concerts and Woodstock feeling at “Smoke on the Water”  Warnemünder Woche

Enjoy lake views, barbeque & community at new Smoke on the Water BBQ - OnMilwaukee

Enjoy lake views, barbeque & community at new Smoke on the Water BBQ  OnMilwaukee

"Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple: Song of the Day for June 23 - WGCU

"Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple: Song of the Day for June 23  WGCU

Smoke on the Water returns its roots, co-founder’s family acquires restaurant - Port City Daily

Smoke on the Water returns its roots, co-founder’s family acquires restaurant  Port City Daily

Smoke on the Water closing? Nope, to reopen with new menu, leadership - Port City Daily

Smoke on the Water closing? Nope, to reopen with new menu, leadership  Port City Daily

Barbecue restaurant moving to downtown Port Huron - Times Herald

Barbecue restaurant moving to downtown Port Huron  Times Herald

Fans bid adieu to downtown Greenville's iconic Smoke on the Water restaurant - Post and Courier

Fans bid adieu to downtown Greenville's iconic Smoke on the Water restaurant  Post and Courier

‘Smoke on the Water,’ Deep Purple - Rolling Stone Australia

‘Smoke on the Water,’ Deep Purple  Rolling Stone Australia

Deep Purple’s “Smoke on the Water” and the Unlikely Musical Icon Who Deserved Credit For It - Ame...

Deep Purple’s “Smoke on the Water” and the Unlikely Musical Icon Who Deserved Credit For It  American Songwriter

“I woke up with those words, ‘Smoke on the Water’, on my lips. I mentioned it to Ian and he said,...

“I woke up with those words, ‘Smoke on the Water’, on my lips. I mentioned it to Ian and he said, ‘Sounds like a drug song, we better not do that’”: Deep Purple just played Smoke on the Water on the lake that inspired it – with actual fire in the sky  Guitar World

Think You Know How to Play “Smoke on the Water” Properly? You Could Be Playing It Wrong. Deep Pur...

Think You Know How to Play “Smoke on the Water” Properly? You Could Be Playing It Wrong. Deep Purple Guitarist Simon McBride Reveals the Secrets of This Iconic Riff  GuitarPlayer.com

Wilmington restaurant reopens after staff, menu changes. Here's what to expect. - Wilmington Star...

Wilmington restaurant reopens after staff, menu changes. Here's what to expect.  Wilmington Star-News

New changes at waterfront restaurant promise a return to ‘original vision’ - Wilmington Star-News

New changes at waterfront restaurant promise a return to ‘original vision’  Wilmington Star-News

Deep Purple’s “Smoke on the Water” and a notorious concert fire - treblezine.com

Deep Purple’s “Smoke on the Water” and a notorious concert fire  treblezine.com

Smoke on the Water - The Northern Express

Smoke on the Water  The Northern Express

Smoke on the Water to return to Hammondsport - WETM

Smoke on the Water to return to Hammondsport  WETM

Smoke on the Water: The Global Challenge of Shipyard Fires - War on the Rocks

Smoke on the Water: The Global Challenge of Shipyard Fires  War on the Rocks

“Smoke On The Water” 50th Anniversary - Montreux Jazz Festival

“Smoke On The Water” 50th Anniversary  Montreux Jazz Festival

'Walking Dead' stars bringing new restaurant to Greenville's Smoke on the Water space - Post and ...

'Walking Dead' stars bringing new restaurant to Greenville's Smoke on the Water space  Post and Courier

Anatomy of a Song: ‘Smoke on the Water’ - WSJ

Anatomy of a Song: ‘Smoke on the Water’  WSJ

Here's what to expect at the Smoke on the Water event on July 16 - Manistee News Advocate

Here's what to expect at the Smoke on the Water event on July 16  Manistee News Advocate

The Inspiration For Deep Purple’s ‘Smoke on the Water’ - Best Classic Bands

The Inspiration For Deep Purple’s ‘Smoke on the Water’  Best Classic Bands

‘Smoke on the Water’ Reimagined as a Doors Song - Laughing Squid

‘Smoke on the Water’ Reimagined as a Doors Song  Laughing Squid

When Deep Purple wrote ‘Smoke on the Water,’ did they rip off the Catholic Church? - Belleville N...

When Deep Purple wrote ‘Smoke on the Water,’ did they rip off the Catholic Church?  Belleville News-Democrat

Deep Purple Shares Official Video For ‘Smoke On The Water’ - uDiscoverMusic

Deep Purple Shares Official Video For ‘Smoke On The Water’  uDiscoverMusic

Second day of 26th annual Smoke on the Water in Washington underway - WITN

Second day of 26th annual Smoke on the Water in Washington underway  WITN

Smoke on the Water owner explains why he's moving iconic Greenville restaurant - Post and Courier

Smoke on the Water owner explains why he's moving iconic Greenville restaurant  Post and Courier

Roger Glover: how Deep Purple wrote Smoke On The Water - Louder

Roger Glover: how Deep Purple wrote Smoke On The Water  Louder

“It was just another riff, like Into The Fire. We didn’t make a big deal out of it and it wasn’t ...

“It was just another riff, like Into The Fire. We didn’t make a big deal out of it and it wasn’t being considered as a track for the album": Ian Gillan on the unlikely success story of writing and recording Deep Purple's Smoke On The Water  MusicRadar

Beloved Greenville restaurant moving from downtown - FOX Carolina

Beloved Greenville restaurant moving from downtown  FOX Carolina

Beloved Wilmington chef known for his community support and burgers has died - Wilmington Star-News

Beloved Wilmington chef known for his community support and burgers has died  Wilmington Star-News

Deep Purple's 'Smoke On The Water' marks 50 years | Daily Sabah - Daily Sabah

Deep Purple's 'Smoke On The Water' marks 50 years | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Timeless announces Smoke on the Water celebration at Lake of the Ozarks - Greenway Magazine

Timeless announces Smoke on the Water celebration at Lake of the Ozarks  Greenway Magazine

Popular Greenville restaurant is moving out of downtown - WYFF News 4

Popular Greenville restaurant is moving out of downtown  WYFF News 4

Opinion | Deep Purple’s ‘Smoke on the Water’ Turns 50 - WSJ

Opinion | Deep Purple’s ‘Smoke on the Water’ Turns 50  WSJ

Deep Purple almost lost the legendary Smoke on the Water riff because of armed police storming th...

Deep Purple almost lost the legendary Smoke on the Water riff because of armed police storming their studio  Guitar World

Smoke on the Water returns to Hammondsport with barbecue competition, trivia. What to know - Corn...

Smoke on the Water returns to Hammondsport with barbecue competition, trivia. What to know  Corning Leader

Kirk Hammett Wanted ‘Enter Sandman’ to Be Next ‘Smoke on the Water’ - Loudwire

Kirk Hammett Wanted ‘Enter Sandman’ to Be Next ‘Smoke on the Water’  Loudwire

Watch Toyah and Robert Fripp revisit Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water" - BrooklynVegan

Watch Toyah and Robert Fripp revisit Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water"  BrooklynVegan

What is smoke on the water? That and other unusual weather terms explained - FOX 5 New York

What is smoke on the water? That and other unusual weather terms explained  FOX 5 New York

Watch Deep Purple Play “Smoke on the Water” at the Site of the Fire That Inspired the Song - Amer...

Watch Deep Purple Play “Smoke on the Water” at the Site of the Fire That Inspired the Song  American Songwriter

Deep Purple’s classic album ‘Machine Head,’ featuring “Smoke on the Water,” celebrates its 50th a...

Deep Purple’s classic album ‘Machine Head,’ featuring “Smoke on the Water,” celebrates its 50th anniversary  100.7 FM – KSLX – Classic Rock

‘Smoke On The Water’: Deep Purple’s Fire In The Sky - uDiscoverMusic

‘Smoke On The Water’: Deep Purple’s Fire In The Sky  uDiscoverMusic

What Frank Zappa said about Deep Purple’s “Smoke On The Water” - Rock and Roll Garage

What Frank Zappa said about Deep Purple’s “Smoke On The Water”  Rock and Roll Garage

“It burned all through the night and there it was, gone”: Watch Deep Purple give a very literal p...

“It burned all through the night and there it was, gone”: Watch Deep Purple give a very literal performance of Smoke on the Water atop a burning Lake Geneva  GuitarPlayer.com

Watch Joe Bonamassa combat noisy neighbours by playing Smoke on the Water at full blast - Guitar.com

Watch Joe Bonamassa combat noisy neighbours by playing Smoke on the Water at full blast  Guitar.com

Deep Purple Releases Music Video for ‘Smoke on the Water’ Remix - MetalSucks

Deep Purple Releases Music Video for ‘Smoke on the Water’ Remix  MetalSucks

Smoke on the Water: The Legends of Rock Cruise - Houstonia Magazine

Smoke on the Water: The Legends of Rock Cruise  Houstonia Magazine

Remembering RF Smoke on the Water - Eventing Nation

Remembering RF Smoke on the Water  Eventing Nation

DEEP PURPLE Releases New Music Video For 'Smoke On The Water' - BLABBERMOUTH.NET

DEEP PURPLE Releases New Music Video For 'Smoke On The Water'  BLABBERMOUTH.NET

No. 32: Deep Purple, ‘Smoke On The Water’ – Top 100 Classic Rock Songs - Ultimate Classic Rock

No. 32: Deep Purple, ‘Smoke On The Water’ – Top 100 Classic Rock Songs  Ultimate Classic Rock

How a Frank Zappa Concert Mishap Inspired “Smoke on the Water” - Remind Magazine

How a Frank Zappa Concert Mishap Inspired “Smoke on the Water”  Remind Magazine

‘The Way Home’ Recap: ‘Smoke on the Water’ - Nerds That Geek

‘The Way Home’ Recap: ‘Smoke on the Water’  Nerds That Geek

Smoke On The Water BBQ & Catering opens in Port Huron’s north end - Times Herald

Smoke On The Water BBQ & Catering opens in Port Huron’s north end  Times Herald

DEEP PURPLE Makes History By Performing 'Smoke On The Water' On Lake Geneva Shore At MONTREUX JAZ...

DEEP PURPLE Makes History By Performing 'Smoke On The Water' On Lake Geneva Shore At MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL  BLABBERMOUTH.NET

Hear Black Sabbath Cover "Smoke on the Water" - GuitarPlayer.com

Hear Black Sabbath Cover "Smoke on the Water"  GuitarPlayer.com

Smoke on the Water Restaurant workers in NC remember Gabby Petito - Wilmington Star-News

Smoke on the Water Restaurant workers in NC remember Gabby Petito  Wilmington Star-News

Warning: Deep Purple's new animated video for Dweezil Zappa's remix of Smoke On The Water contain...

Warning: Deep Purple's new animated video for Dweezil Zappa's remix of Smoke On The Water contains dragons  Louder

Smoke on the Water Festival returns Friday & Saturday - WITN

Smoke on the Water Festival returns Friday & Saturday  WITN

‘Smoke on the Water’ Sung by… Pat Boone?! - Best Classic Bands

‘Smoke on the Water’ Sung by… Pat Boone?!  Best Classic Bands

The Story Behind The Song: The disastrous fire in Deep Purple’s ‘Smoke On The Water’ - Far Out Ma...

The Story Behind The Song: The disastrous fire in Deep Purple’s ‘Smoke On The Water’  Far Out Magazine

Deep Purple Official Video for "Smoke on the Water" Chronicles Story Behind the Song, Features Dw...

Deep Purple Official Video for "Smoke on the Water" Chronicles Story Behind the Song, Features Dweezil Zappa Remix  American Songwriter

Watch IRON MAIDEN Crash A Polish Wedding And Play "Smoke On The Water" For Surprised Guests - Met...

Watch IRON MAIDEN Crash A Polish Wedding And Play "Smoke On The Water" For Surprised Guests  Metal Injection

Cocktail Recipe: Austin Taco Project’s Smoke on the Water - Cowboys and Indians Magazine

Cocktail Recipe: Austin Taco Project’s Smoke on the Water  Cowboys and Indians Magazine

Listen to Black Sabbath cover Deep Purple’s Smoke On The Water, with Ian Gillan on vocals - Louder

Listen to Black Sabbath cover Deep Purple’s Smoke On The Water, with Ian Gillan on vocals  Louder

Smoke On The Water at 50: The story of Deep Purple Mk II and the most famous guitar riff of all t...

Smoke On The Water at 50: The story of Deep Purple Mk II and the most famous guitar riff of all time  MusicRadar

World Guitar Day 2017: Deep Purple’s Smoke On The Water tops greatest riffs poll - Louder

World Guitar Day 2017: Deep Purple’s Smoke On The Water tops greatest riffs poll  Louder

‘Reacher’ Recap: ‘Smoke on the Water’ - Nerds That Geek

‘Reacher’ Recap: ‘Smoke on the Water’  Nerds That Geek

Deep Purple’s ‘Smoke on the Water’ Preserved in DNA - Ultimate Classic Rock

Deep Purple’s ‘Smoke on the Water’ Preserved in DNA  Ultimate Classic Rock

‘Smoke on the Water’: Deep Purple rocks TODAY plaza - TODAY.com

‘Smoke on the Water’: Deep Purple rocks TODAY plaza  TODAY.com

Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan talks ‘Smoke on the Water,’ 'Whoosh!' and strangest fan encounter - Fox ...

Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan talks ‘Smoke on the Water,’ 'Whoosh!' and strangest fan encounter  Fox News

Ritchie Blackmore based Smoke on the Water on a classical masterpiece – and the riff’s roots migh...

Ritchie Blackmore based Smoke on the Water on a classical masterpiece – and the riff’s roots might surprise you  Guitar World

Smoke On The Water is boring and old. So why is it always voted the best riff? - Louder

Smoke On The Water is boring and old. So why is it always voted the best riff?  Louder