Frank Zappa and Deep Purple: 50 years of the Montreux fire
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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.
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Smoke On The Water” 50th Anniversary - Montreux Jazz Festival
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PDF) Fire in the sky : A look back at the Montreux Casino fire
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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
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
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A Swiss Town, A Casino Fire And 'Smoke On The Water' : Parallels : NPR
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The Smoke On The Water Fire Burned At A Frank Zappa Concert, On This Date In 1971
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Frank Zappa and Deep Purple: 50 years of the Montreux fire
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Bang The Drum All Day: Smoke On The Water - Montreux 50 years on