Known For
Acting
Born
Jun 20, 1954
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Credits
31 titles
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
Filmography
Van Halen Live at Monsters of Rock, Donington Park 1984
Self
500 Days of Silence
Self
Let There Be Drums!
Self
American Gangster Presents: Big Fifty - The Delhronda Hood Story
The Dirt
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Chickenfoot: Rocklahoma Festival 2012
Bass
Van Halen - In Concert
Himself - Bass, Vocals
Chickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On
Bass
Chickenfoot: The White Album
Himself
Van Halen - Live From The Molson 1995
Himself
Van Halen – In Tokyo
Van Halen - Live Rarities
Himself
The Long Road to Cabo
Himself
Van Halen: The Van Halen Story
Himself
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
Michael Anthony (voice)
Van Halen : Live from Australia
Self (Vocals / Bass)
Van Halen: Video Hits Vol. 1
Bass, Vocals
Van Halen: Live in Pensacola, Florida
Bass, Vocals
Late Show with David Letterman
Self - Musical Guest
Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now
Bass, Vocals
Van Halen: Dallas Free Show
Van Halen - The Early Days 1978-1980
Bass
Van Halen : Live In Japan Tokyo Dome 1989
Self (Bass / Vocals)
Van Halen - Live Without a Net
Self (Bass / Vocals)
Van Halen - Live 1986 New Haven
Bass, Vocals
MTV Video Music Awards
Self
Van Halen Live at US Festival
Himself
Van Halen: Live in Largo Oct 12, 1982
Self
Van Halen: Largo Oct 11, 1982
Self
Van Halen: Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena 1981
Self
Van Halen - Live In Largo