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.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1954-06-20 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
Known for
- The Dirt (2019) — Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Aqua Teen Hunger Force (2000) — Michael Anthony (voice)
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) — Self - Musical Guest
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) — Self
- Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now (1993) — Bass, Vocals
- Van Halen - Live Without a Net (1986) — Self (Bass / Vocals)
- Van Halen: Video Hits Vol. 1 (1996) — Bass, Vocals
- Chickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On (2010) — Bass
- American Gangster Presents: Big Fifty - The Delhronda Hood Story (2021)
- Let There Be Drums! (2022) — Self
- Van Halen: The Van Halen Story (2003) — Himself
- Van Halen : Live from Australia (1998) — Self (Vocals / Bass)
- Chickenfoot: Rocklahoma Festival 2012 (2012) — Bass
- The Long Road to Cabo (2003) — Himself
- Van Halen : Live In Japan Tokyo Dome 1989 (1989) — Self (Bass / Vocals)
- Van Halen - Live From The Molson 1995 (2009) — Himself