Michael Anthony
Michael Anthony Sobolewski (born June 20, 1954) is an American musician who was the bassist and backing vocalist for the hard rock band Van Halen from 1974 to 2006. He performed on Van Halen's first 11 albums and was their longest-tenured bassist. Following his 2006 departure, Anthony has collaborated with fellow former Van Halen bandmate Sammy Hagar for the supergroups Chickenfoot and Sammy Hagar and the Circle. In addition to his music career, he markets a line of hot sauces named Mad Anthony and related products. Anthony was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Van Halen in 2007.
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ActingBirthday
June 20, 1954Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
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Chicago, Illinois, USAAlso known as
Michael Anthony Sobolewski, Chickenfoot, Sammy Hagar & The Circle, Van HalenCast credits
American Gangster Presents: Big 50 - The Delrhonda Hood Story
Let There Be Drums!
SelfVan Halen: Video Hits Vol. 1
Bass, VocalsThe Dirt
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)Chickenfoot: The White Album
HimselfVan Halen Live at Monsters of Rock, Donington Park 1984
SelfVan Halen: The Van Halen Story
HimselfVan Halen: Live in Pensacola, Florida
Bass, VocalsChickenfoot: Rocklahoma Festival 2012
Bass500 Days of Silence
SelfVan Halen Live at US Festival
HimselfChickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On
BassVan Halen: Live Without A Net
Self (Bass / Vocals)Van Halen - In Concert
Himself - Bass, VocalsVan Halen - Live In Largo
Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now
Bass, VocalsVan Halen - Live 1986 New Haven
Bass, VocalsVan Halen : Live In Japan Tokyo Dome 1989
Self (Bass / Vocals)Van Halen : Live from Australia
Self (Vocals / Bass)