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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
American Gangster Presents: Big Fifty - The Delhronda Hood Story
2021
Let There Be Drums!
as Self
2022
Van Halen: Video Hits Vol. 1
as Bass, Vocals
1996
The Dirt
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2019
Chickenfoot: The White Album
as Himself
2009
Van Halen Live at Monsters of Rock, Donington Park 1984
as Self
2023
Van Halen: The Van Halen Story
as Himself
2003
The Long Road to Cabo
as Himself
2003
Van Halen: Live in Pensacola, Florida
as Bass, Vocals
1995
Chickenfoot: Rocklahoma Festival 2012
as Bass
2012
500 Days of Silence
as Self
2023
Van Halen Live at US Festival
as Himself
1983
Chickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On
as Bass
2010
Van Halen - Live Without a Net
as Self (Bass / Vocals)
1986
Van Halen - In Concert
as Himself - Bass, Vocals
2011
Van Halen - Live In Largo
TBA
Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now
as Bass, Vocals
1993
Van Halen - Live 1986 New Haven
as Bass, Vocals
1986
Van Halen : Live In Japan Tokyo Dome 1989
as Self (Bass / Vocals)
1989
Van Halen : Live from Australia
as Self (Vocals / Bass)
1998
