The Deep Purple classic goes back more than 50 years, and lead singer Ian Gillan recently took some time out to reminisce about it and remark that in reality, at the time it wasn't that big of a deal.

Deep Purple’s ‘Smoke on the Water’ Turns 50. ... The song first appeared on “Machine Head,” Deep Purple’s sixth studio album, which was released on March 25, 1972.

Deep Purple rocks Jiffy Lube Live on Saturday as the “Highway Stars” round the Capitol Beltway for their “Smoke on the Water” 50th anniversary tour.

It's been 50 years since Deep Purple launched its Mk. II lineup with the album, "Deep Purple In Rock," and the spirit of those times remains strong as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame troupe ...

He was a busy session saxophonist, but he is probably best known for the Grammy-winning pop hit that he sang in 1963 as half of a duo act with his sister, April Stevens.