Michael Anthony
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1954-06-20 (70 years old)
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
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
Acting
Van Halen - Live 1986 New Haven
as Bass, Vocals
(2023)
500 Days of Silence
as Self
(2023)
(2022)
Let There Be Drums!
as Self
(2021)
(2019)
The Dirt
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
(2012)
(2011)
Van Halen - In Concert
as Himself - Bass, Vocals
(2010)
(2009)
Chickenfoot: The White Album
as Himself
(2006)
Van Halen - Live Rarities
as Himself
(2003)
Van Halen: The Van Halen Story
as Himself
(2003)
The Long Road to Cabo
as Himself
(1998)
Van Halen : Live from Australia
as Self (Vocals / Bass)
(1996)
Van Halen: Video Hits Vol. 1
as Bass, Vocals
(1995)
Van Halen: Live in Pensacola, Florida
as Bass, Vocals
(1993)
Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now
as Bass, Vocals
(1989)
Van Halen : Live In Japan Tokyo Dome 1989
as Self (Bass / Vocals)
(1987)
Van Halen: Live Without A Net
as Self (Bass / Vocals)
(1983)
Van Halen Live at US Festival
as Himself
(1982)
(1982)
(1981)