These three rock songs, all released in 1972, featured such strong guitar moments that they shifted the genre's tides.

If you've watched Loudwire's Gear Factor series over the years, you've no doubt seen how influential Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water" riff is, especially for guitar players just starting out and ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Gutchie Kojima/Shinko Music/Getty Images There are few players who have wielded the ...

LONDON (Reuters) - Deep Purple's 1973 hit "Smoke on the Water" is the greatest guitar riff of all time, according to a poll by a London music school that has taught members of top bands like Radiohead ...

Half a century ago, Deep Purple released their legendary album "Machine Head". As the cult album is now being reissued, the band's lead singer Ian Gillan tells us their most famous tune" Smoke On The ...