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.

Anatomy of a Song: 'Smoke on the Water' - WSJ

Deep Purple's classic album 'Machine Head,' featuring “Smoke on the Water,” celebrates its 50th anniversary – WJLX 101.5 FM

How a Frank Zappa Concert Fire Inspired 'Smoke on the Water

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PDF) Fire in the sky : A look back at the Montreux Casino fire

Deep Purple Podcast on X: 50 years ago today the Montreux Casino burned to the ground during a performance by Frank Zappa. Deep Purple were at the show and wrote a song

Montreux Jazz Festival: History of 50 years **Video**

Smoke on the Water - Wikipedia

Montreux Casino burned down during a concert by Frank Zappa. Smoke on the Water is about the incident.

Deep Purple: The making of Machine Head and rock's most famous fire

The Mothers of Invention - Far Out Magazine