Acting
Michael Anthony
Also Known As: Michael Anthony Sobolewski, Chickenfoot, Sammy Hagar & The Circle
Birth Date
June 20, 1954
(72 years old)
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
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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.
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Late Show with David Letterman
Self - Musical Guest
1993 • 1 episode
MTV Video Music Awards
Self
1984 • 2 episodes
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
Michael Anthony (voice)
2000 • 1 episode
The Dirt
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2019
Let There Be Drums!
Self
2022
Van Halen - In Concert
Himself - Bass, Vocals
2011
Van Halen: Live in Pensacola, Florida
Bass, Vocals
1995
Chickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On
Bass
2010
Van Halen - Live Without a Net
Self (Bass / Vocals)
1986
Van Halen: The Van Halen Story
Himself
2003
American Gangster Presents: Big Fifty - The Delhronda Hood Story
2021
500 Days of Silence
Self
2023
Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now
Bass, Vocals
1993
Van Halen: Video Hits Vol. 1
Bass, Vocals
1996
Van Halen – In Tokyo
2008
Van Halen Live at US Festival
Himself
1983
Van Halen: Live in Largo Oct 12, 1982
Self
1982
Van Halen - Live From The Molson 1995
Himself
2009
Van Halen: Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena 1981
Self
1981
Van Halen - Live Rarities
Himself
2006