United KingdomIan Gillan of Deep Purple discusses the creation of the iconic song 'Smoke on the Water,' which was originally a filler track recorded during a session in Montreux in 1971. The song was inspired by a fire at a Frank Zappa concert near the studio, and it became one of the most recognizable guitar riffs in rock history. Despite its fame, Gillan notes that he did not receive payment for the song for 40 years. The band, known for their influential role in shaping British hard rock, has maintained a lasting legacy with over 100 million records sold. They continue to perform the song live, often varying its style and tempo. Recently, the band met Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who had previously been part of a Deep Purple cover band.
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