🎬culturePROSunday, April 12, 2026·via ABC News

Japan’s PM Just Put Deep Purple in the Prime Minister’s Office

Deep Purple — yes, the “Smoke on the Water” guys — just got invited into Japan’s prime minister’s office like they were negotiating a trade deal for guitar solos.

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