Submitted by Derrick Bell

Derrick Bell: “I am reasonably sure that Johnny Van Zant did play and do not recall any rain at all, just that it was windy in the stands.  My cousin was visiting from New Brunswick and my friends and I wanted to take him to see Black Sabbath.  He had a great time and was jumping all over the seats.” 

“I honestly don't remember Exciter playing at the '82 Ottawa show.  I was not really familiar with either band at that time (17 years old) and was more interested in seeing Black Sabbath.  I do remember asking someone what band was on stage and they said "Johnny Van Zant" but they could have been mistaken.  I will try to contact the other people I was with, and see if they remember Exciter replacing Johnny Van Zant at that show.”