Michael Anthony
Known For
Acting
Born
1954-06-20 in 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.
Most Known For
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
as Michael Anthony (voice)
MTV Video Music Awards
as Self
The Dirt
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Van Halen: The Van Halen Story
as Himself
Let There Be Drums!
as Self
Van Halen - Live Without a Net
as Self (Bass / Vocals)
American Gangster Presents: Big Fifty - The Delhronda Hood Story
Van Halen: Live in Pensacola, Florida
as Bass, Vocals
Chickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On
as Bass
Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now
as Bass, Vocals
Van Halen: Video Hits Vol. 1
as Bass, Vocals
Van Halen: Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena 1981
as Self
Van Halen Live at Monsters of Rock, Donington Park 1984
as Self
Van Halen - Live 1986 New Haven
as Bass, Vocals
Van Halen: Live in Largo Oct 12, 1982
as Self
Chickenfoot: Rocklahoma Festival 2012
as Bass
Van Halen - In Concert
as Himself - Bass, Vocals
Van Halen - Live In Largo
Van Halen Live at US Festival
as Himself
Van Halen - The Early Days 1978-1980
as Bass