Michael Anthony
Born: 1954-06-20
• 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.
Filmography
Van Halen Live at Monsters of Rock, Donington Park 1984
500 Days of Silence
Let There Be Drums!
American Gangster Presents: Big Fifty - The Delhronda Hood Story
The Dirt
Chickenfoot: Rocklahoma Festival 2012
Van Halen - In Concert
Chickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On
Chickenfoot: The White Album
Van Halen - Live From The Molson 1995
Van Halen - Live Rarities
No Image
The Long Road to Cabo
Van Halen: The Van Halen Story
Van Halen : Live from Australia
Van Halen: Video Hits Vol. 1
Van Halen: Live in Pensacola, Florida
Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now
Van Halen: Dallas Free Show
Van Halen - The Early Days 1978-1980
Van Halen : Live In Japan Tokyo Dome 1989
Van Halen - Live Without a Net
Van Halen - Live 1986 New Haven
Van Halen Live at US Festival
Van Halen: Live in Largo Oct 12, 1982
Van Halen: Largo Oct 11, 1982
Van Halen: Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena 1981
Van Halen - Live In Largo