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While Ritchie Blackmore came up with the iconic opening riff, it was primarily Ian Gillan who wrote the lyrics based on the title and the fire at the Montreux Casino. The other members likely had some input in shaping the final product as well.
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“Smoke on the Water” was a collaborative effort by the entire Mark II lineup of Deep Purple at the time. This means the writing credits go to:
Ritchie Blackmore (guitar)
Ian Gillan (vocals)
Jon Lord (keyboards)
Roger Glover (bass)
Ian Paice (drums)
While Ritchie Blackmore came up with the iconic opening riff, it was primarily Ian Gillan who wrote the lyrics based on the title and the fire at the Montreux Casino. The other members likely had some input in shaping the final product as well.