Eddie and son Wolfgang Van Halen.
Rock musicians across around the word have reacted with joy to Joe Biden becoming the United States President Elect; or, more pointedly, Donald Trump losing the election. Paul Stanley of Kiss celebrated the end of an administration “rooted in retribution, revenge and oppression”, while Mick Jagger stated: “I’m so looking forward to coming back to an America free of harsh words and name-calling and being among people who I know have common ground and harmony. It’s a challenge but it can be done.” Former Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy voiced hope for a future full of “unity, dignity, grace, class, respect, empathy, hope, science, truth, decency and compassion.” adding: “For the first time in a long time I am proud to be an American.”