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Deep Purple Singer Jams Smoke On The Water With Over 3000 Guitarist

09/08/2014
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(hennemusic) Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan led thousands of amateur guitarists through the band's signature song, "Smoke On The Water", at the 2014 Guitars On The Beach event in Lyme Regis, UK on Saturday, and video of the performance is available.

The Dorset Echo reports more than 3,300 from all over the country were successful at securing the UK record for the biggest band playing a song together at the same time.

"It was mind-blowing, it exceeded all of our expectations," said organizer Geoff Baker. "So many people turned up and there wasn't a spot on the beach. All of us, and the town, were astonished and everyone was great. Eight boatmen got together and went into the Bay and let off smoke flares, so you have got Ian Gillan and this huge crowd all playing and singing and seeing that. I hope it will become an institution in Lyme."

More including video here.

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