Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1954-06-20 (Age: 72)
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.
Filmography (26)
Van Halen Live at Monsters of Rock, Donington Park 1984
2023
500 Days of Silence
2023
Let There Be Drums!
2022
American Gangster Presents: Big Fifty - The Delhronda Hood Story
2021
The Dirt
2019
Chickenfoot: Rocklahoma Festival 2012
2012
Van Halen - In Concert
2011
Chickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On
2010
Chickenfoot: The White Album
2009
Van Halen - Live From The Molson 1995
2009
Van Halen - Live Rarities
2006The Long Road to Cabo
2003
Van Halen: The Van Halen Story
2003
Van Halen : Live from Australia
1998
