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Michael Anthony

Acting
Known For

71 Years Old

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.

Born

Chicago, Illinois, USA on 20th June 1954

All Credits

MTV Video Music Awards Image
MTV Video Music Awards
Self
The Dirt Image
The Dirt
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Van Halen: The Van Halen Story Image
Van Halen: The Van Halen Story
Himself
American Gangster Presents: Big Fifty - The Delhronda Hood Story Image
American Gangster Presents: Big Fifty - The Delhronda Hood Story
Let There Be Drums! Image
Let There Be Drums!
Self
Van Halen : Live from Australia Image
Van Halen : Live from Australia
Self (Vocals / Bass)
Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now Image
Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now
Bass, Vocals
500 Days of Silence Image
500 Days of Silence
Self
Van Halen: Video Hits Vol. 1 Image
Van Halen: Video Hits Vol. 1
Bass, Vocals
Chickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On Image
Chickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On
Bass
Chickenfoot: The White Album Image
Chickenfoot: The White Album
Himself
Chickenfoot: Rocklahoma Festival 2012 Image
Chickenfoot: Rocklahoma Festival 2012
Bass
Van Halen Live at Monsters of Rock, Donington Park 1984 Image
Van Halen Live at Monsters of Rock, Donington Park 1984
Self
Van Halen : Live In Japan Tokyo Dome 1989 Image
Van Halen : Live In Japan Tokyo Dome 1989
Self (Bass / Vocals)
Van Halen: Live in Pensacola, Florida Image
Van Halen: Live in Pensacola, Florida
Bass, Vocals
Van Halen - In Concert Image
Van Halen - In Concert
Himself - Bass, Vocals
Van Halen - Live Rarities Image
Van Halen - Live Rarities
Himself
No Image
The Long Road to Cabo
Himself
Van Halen:  Live Without A Net Image
Van Halen: Live Without A Net
Self (Bass / Vocals)
Van Halen Live at US Festival Image
Van Halen Live at US Festival
Himself
Van Halen - Live In Largo Image
Van Halen - Live In Largo
Van Halen - Live From The Molson 1995 Image
Van Halen - Live From The Molson 1995
Himself
Van Halen: Largo Oct 11, 1982 Image
Van Halen: Largo Oct 11, 1982
Self
Van Halen - Live 1986 New Haven Image
Van Halen - Live 1986 New Haven
Bass, Vocals
Van Halen: Live in Largo Oct 12, 1982 Image
Van Halen: Live in Largo Oct 12, 1982
Self
Van Halen: Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena 1981 Image
Van Halen: Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena 1981
Self