Michael Anthony

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

The Dirt

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

MTV Video Music Awards

as Self

Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now

as Bass, Vocals

Van Halen: Live Without A Net

as Self (Bass / Vocals)

Van Halen: Video Hits Vol. 1

as Bass, Vocals

Chickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On

as Bass

American Gangster Presents: Big Fifty - The Delhronda Hood Story

Let There Be Drums!

as Self

Van Halen: The Van Halen Story

as Himself

Chickenfoot: Rocklahoma Festival 2012

as Bass