Frank Zappa and Deep Purple: 50 years of the Montreux fire

On this day in 1971, the historic Montreux Casino burnt to the ground after a Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention show. It inspired a Deep Purple classic.

The Montreux Casino Fire That Inspired Deep Purple's Rock Anthem Smoke

Smoke on the Water, 50 years ago today, the Montreux Casino fire gave birth to a worldwide hit. Deep Purple bassist Roger Glover tells us more about the creation of Smoke

Zappa, Mothers, Montreux Casino, FIRE, Smoke on the Water (excerpts)

Frank Zappa & Mothers - Fire! (Bootleg Montreux 1971, 1989…

Frank Zappa and Deep Purple: 50 years of the Montreux fire

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Frank Zappa Montreux 1971 (the famous concert with the fire) on #neuguitars #blog – NeuGuitars