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Michael Anthony

Michael Anthony

Birthday: 1954-06-20 | Place of Birth: 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.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2022
Let There Be Drums!

as    Self

2011
Van Halen - In Concert

as    Himself - Bass, Vocals

2010
2006
Van Halen - Live Rarities

as    Himself

2003
Van Halen: The Van Halen Story

as    Himself

2003
The Long Road to Cabo

as    Himself

1998
Van Halen : Live from Australia

as    Self (Vocals / Bass)

1996
Van Halen: Video Hits Vol. 1

as    Bass, Vocals

1995
Van Halen: Live in Pensacola, Florida

as    Bass, Vocals

1993
1986
Van Halen - Live 1986 New Haven

as    Bass, Vocals

1986
Van Halen - Live Without a Net

as    Self (Bass / Vocals)

1983
Van Halen Live at US Festival

as    Himself

1982