There was a total solar eclipse. Six planets aligned across the morning sky. And, just when the universe had exhausted its supply of unlikely events, Ritchie Blackmore walked onto a stage with Deep Purple. Yes, It really happened… On August 12, Blackmore joined Deep Purple at the Northwell at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, New York, to perform “Smoke on the Water”. It was his first appearance with the band since leaving in 1993 — 33 years ago. Carrying his yellow Fender Stra