Michael Anthony
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 1954-06-20
Place of birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Biography
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
American Gangster Presents: Big Fifty - The Delhronda Hood Story
2021
Let There Be Drums!
2022Self
Van Halen: Video Hits Vol. 1
1996Bass, Vocals
The Dirt
2019Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Chickenfoot: The White Album
2009Himself
Van Halen Live at Monsters of Rock, Donington Park 1984
2023Self
Van Halen: The Van Halen Story
2003HimselfThe Long Road to Cabo
2003Himself
Van Halen: Live in Pensacola, Florida
1995Bass, Vocals
Chickenfoot: Rocklahoma Festival 2012
2012Bass
500 Days of Silence
2023Self
Van Halen Live at US Festival
1983Himself
Chickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On
2010Bass
Van Halen - Live Without a Net
1986Self (Bass / Vocals)
Van Halen - In Concert
2011Himself - Bass, Vocals
Van Halen - Live In Largo
Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now
1993Bass, Vocals
Van Halen - Live 1986 New Haven
1986Bass, Vocals
Van Halen : Live In Japan Tokyo Dome 1989
1989Self (Bass / Vocals)