Acting
Michael Anthony
EN, PT, FR cinema · 28 credits
Born
20 June 1954 (age 72)
Birthplace
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Also known as Michael Anthony Sobolewski · Chickenfoot · Sammy Hagar & The Circle · Van Halen
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
Filmography
The Dirt
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Van Halen - In Concert
as Himself - Bass, Vocals
Van Halen : Live from Australia
as Self (Vocals / Bass)
Van Halen: Video Hits Vol. 1
as Bass, Vocals
Van Halen: Live in Pensacola, Florida
as Bass, Vocals
Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now
as Bass, Vocals
Van Halen : Live In Japan Tokyo Dome 1989
as Self (Bass / Vocals)
Van Halen - Live Without a Net
as Self (Bass / Vocals)
Van Halen - Live 1986 New Haven
as Bass, Vocals
