Michael Anthony
Born
June 20, 1954 (70 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
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
Van Halen Live at Monsters of Rock, Donington Park 1984
Self
2023
500 Days of Silence
Self
2023
Let There Be Drums!
Self
2022
American Gangster Presents: Big Fifty - The Delhronda Hood Story
2021
The Dirt
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2019
Chickenfoot: Rocklahoma Festival 2012
Bass
2012
Van Halen - In Concert
Himself - Bass, Vocals
2011
Chickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On
Bass
2010
Chickenfoot: The White Album
Himself
2009
Van Halen - Live From The Molson 1995
Himself
2009
Van Halen - Live Rarities
Himself
2006
The Long Road to Cabo
Himself
2003
Van Halen: The Van Halen Story
Himself
2003
Van Halen : Live from Australia
Self (Vocals / Bass)
1998
Van Halen: Video Hits Vol. 1
Bass, Vocals
1996
Van Halen: Live in Pensacola, Florida
Bass, Vocals
1995
Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now
Bass, Vocals
1993
Van Halen : Live In Japan Tokyo Dome 1989
Self (Bass / Vocals)
1989
Van Halen: Live Without A Net
Self (Bass / Vocals)
1987
MTV Video Music Awards
Self · (2 episodes)
1984
Van Halen Live at US Festival
Himself
1983
Van Halen - Live In Largo
Van Halen - Live 1986 New Haven
Bass, Vocals
Van Halen: Live in Largo Oct 12, 1982
Self
1982
Van Halen: Largo Oct 11, 1982
Self
1982
Van Halen: Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena 1981
Self
1981