Regarded as pioneers of heavy metal and contemporary hard rock, what famed British band recorded the song "Smoke on the Water?"

Deep Purple are a part of the classic rock aristocracy, with a career spanning almost seven decades. They helped define hard rock and early heavy metal, together with Cream and Black Sabbath. Their album Machine Head debuted in 1972 and quickly became the band's most popular album thanks to songs like "Smoke on the Water" and "Space Truckin'."

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