ĭeep Purple initially planned to record Machine Head at Montreux Casino in Switzerland during December 1971. Guitarist Ritchie Blackmore started to think about possible solo work for the future, and Deep Purple as a whole looked forward to a dedicated block of time to record, getting away from the pressures of touring. They then began a tour of the United States, which ended up being cancelled after two gigs due to singer Ian Gillan contracting hepatitis. The group toured the UK from September to October 1971, and previewed some new material that was ultimately released on Machine Head.
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Deep Purple were advised to record outside the United Kingdom, as they would not have to pay as much income tax. Drummer Ian Paice recorded his kit in the corridor for some of the Fireball sessions, believing it sounded better, and he wanted to find an alternative recording environment away from a typical sound-proofed studio. The band felt that prior studio work did not sound as good as their live performances, and wanted to record in a stage environment. Influential in the development of traditional metal, it continues to be viewed favourably by music critics and has been reissued several times.īy 1971, Deep Purple had been touring for two years and earlier studio albums, such as Deep Purple in Rock (1970) and Fireball (1971) were recorded in between live shows. Machine Head is Deep Purple's most commercially successful album, topping the charts in several countries, including number one in the UK. These events, particularly the casino fire, became the inspiration for the song " Smoke on the Water". After a week of searching for an alternate venue, including a session at a nearby theatre that was abandoned due to noise complaints, the band managed to book the Grand Hotel, closed for the winter, and converted it into a live room suitable for recording. They hired the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio for recording, and block-booked the Montreux Casino as a venue, but during a Frank Zappa concert immediately before the sessions, the casino burned to the ground. It was recorded in December 1971 at Montreux, Switzerland, and released on 25 March 1972 on Purple Records.Īs previous recording sessions had been slotted into the group's gigging schedule, Deep Purple wanted to dedicate time to record an album away from the typical studio environment, hoping it would result in a sound closer to their live shows. When the time came, their induction became one of the most contentious in Rock Hall history, rivaling Kiss’ decision not to play in 2014.Ĭontact Us / Returns & Exchanges / Shipping FAQ / Privacy Policy / Site Use Terms & ConditionsĬOPYRIGHT ©2022 DEEP PURPLE ITS SUPPLIERS OR LICENSORS.Machine Head is the sixth studio album released by the English rock band Deep Purple.
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The band had long been overlooked, though they had been considered in 20 before ultimately getting voted in this year.
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It was a triumph for the group, which has been eligible for induction since 1993. And then they ended with a fittingly crushing, resplendent rendition of “Smoke on the Water.” Although Ritchie Blackmore was not onstage, Morse – guitarist for Deep Purple for over 20 years – played a uniquely funky guitar solo in his stead. When they were done, the audience gave them a standing ovation, and Gillan said “Take it easy.” Next they jammed a little instrumental “Green Onions” with an image of late keyboardist Jon Lord behind them, before Gillan returned to lead them in a funky take on “Hush” that saw guitarist Steve Morse joining in on its “na-na-na” chorus. Deep Purple lineup that frontman Ian Gillan calls the “living, breathing Deep Purple” played a hit-filled set Friday night at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. The band, most of them dressed in suits, kicked things off with a searing rendition of “Highway Star,” complete with its crushing organ-riffing and off-kilter guitar stabs, as Gillan lasciviously yowled about his dream woman and fantasy car and Don Airey nailed the songs gothic, ascending organ solo.