Smoke on the Water
Legendary guitar intro
Smoke on the Water is a 1972 rock song by the British band Deep Purple, famous for its instantly recognizable opening guitar riff—one of the most iconic in rock history.
The title refers to smoke drifting across Lake Geneva after a fire at a casino during a Frank Zappa concert.
The riff is often the first thing beginning guitarists learn: Every kid with a guitar plays Smoke on the Water.
- Deep PurpleEnglish rock band
- hard rockLoud guitar-driven genre
- classic rockEnduring guitar-driven music
- rockSolid earthen material
- classicOf lasting excellence
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