“Smoke on the Water” is a famous rock song by the English rock band Deep Purple. It was released in 1973 and became a worldwide hit, reaching number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number two on the UK Singles Chart. The song is known for its distinctive guitar riff, which is one of the most recognizable in rock music.
The song was written by the band’s guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and drummer Ian Paice. It was inspired by a fire that destroyed the Montreux Casino in Switzerland, where Deep Purple were scheduled to perform. The band was forced to cancel their show, and they wrote “Smoke on the Water” about the experience.