Michael Anthony

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

29

Gender

Male

Birthday

1954-06-20 (71 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

  • MTV Video Music Awards

    MTV Video Music Awards

  • Aqua Teen Hunger Force

    Aqua Teen Hunger Force

  • The Dirt

    The Dirt

  • Van Halen: The Van Halen Story

    Van Halen: The Van Halen Story

  • Van Halen - Live Without a Net

    Van Halen - Live Without a Net

  • Van Halen: Video Hits Vol. 1

    Van Halen: Video Hits Vol. 1

  • Van Halen - The Early Days 1978-1980

    Van Halen - The Early Days 1978-1980

  • Van Halen: Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena 1981

    Van Halen: Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena 1981

  • Van Halen: Live in Largo Oct 12, 1982

    Van Halen: Live in Largo Oct 12, 1982

  • Van Halen - Live In Largo

    Van Halen - Live In Largo

  • Let There Be Drums!

    Let There Be Drums!

  • Van Halen Live at US Festival

    Van Halen Live at US Festival

  • 500 Days of Silence

    500 Days of Silence

  • Van Halen - In Concert

    Van Halen - In Concert

  • Van Halen - Live From The Molson 1995

    Van Halen - Live From The Molson 1995

  • Van Halen : Live In Japan Tokyo Dome 1989

    Van Halen : Live In Japan Tokyo Dome 1989

  • Van Halen - Live 1986 New Haven

    Van Halen - Live 1986 New Haven

  • Van Halen: Live in Pensacola, Florida

    Van Halen: Live in Pensacola, Florida

  • Chickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On

    Chickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On

  • Van Halen : Live from Australia

    Van Halen : Live from Australia

  • Van Halen - Live Rarities

    Van Halen - Live Rarities

  • American Gangster Presents: Big Fifty - The Delhronda Hood Story

    American Gangster Presents: Big Fifty - The Delhronda Hood Story

  • Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now

    Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now

  • Van Halen: Largo Oct 11, 1982

    Van Halen: Largo Oct 11, 1982

  • Chickenfoot: Rocklahoma Festival 2012

    Chickenfoot: Rocklahoma Festival 2012

  • Chickenfoot: The White Album

    Chickenfoot: The White Album

  • The Long Road to Cabo

    The Long Road to Cabo

  • Van Halen: Dallas Free Show

    Van Halen: Dallas Free Show

  • Van Halen Live at Monsters of Rock, Donington Park 1984

    Van Halen Live at Monsters of Rock, Donington Park 1984