DEEP PURPLE Celebrates \’Smoke On The Water\’ At Montreux

Metal News Source: Brave WordsThe 40th Montreux Jazz Festival ended yesterday (July 15th) with a concert by DEEP PURPLE. Lead singer Ian Gillan told NZZ.ch.com ahead of the gig what it meant to be back lakeside. The band, who composed their influential track 'Smoke On The Water' in Montreux in 1971, lit up the final night of a festival that was rich in memorable performances. An excerpt from a chat with Gillan is as follows: