DEEP PURPLE Classic Performed At German Military Send-Off (Video)
March 11, 2011DEEP PURPLE's classic song "Smoke On The Water" was played at the military send-off ceremony last night (Thursday, March 10) for Germany's former Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg.
Guttenberg, a 39-year-old rock fan who is known for his love of AC/DC, requested that the legendary guitar riff from the 1972 hit be played between two classic marches.
Check out video footage of the performance below.
Guttenberg was honored for his service to the German military during the ceremony, known as a Zapfenstreich.
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