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Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
June 20, 1954
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Also Known As
- Michael Anthony Sobolewski
- Chickenfoot
- Sammy Hagar & The Circle
- Van Halen
Michael Anthony
1.1 Popularity
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.
Known For
0.0
Self
Van Halen Live at Monsters of Rock, Donington Park 1984
2023
0.0
Self
500 Days of Silence
2023
6.8
Self
Let There Be Drums!
2022
6.0
American Gangster Presents: Big Fifty - The Delhronda Hood Story
2021
7.4
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Dirt
2019
6.0
Bass
Chickenfoot: Rocklahoma Festival 2012
2012
8.0
Himself - Bass, Vocals
Van Halen - In Concert
2011
6.7
Bass
Chickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On
2010
0.0
Himself
Chickenfoot: The White Album
2009
8.0
Himself
Van Halen - Live From The Molson 1995
2009
Credits
Van Halen Live at Monsters of Rock, Donington Park 1984
as Self
2023
0.0
500 Days of Silence
as Self
2023
0.0
Let There Be Drums!
as Self
2022
6.8
American Gangster Presents: Big Fifty - The Delhronda Hood Story
2021
6.0
The Dirt
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2019
7.4
Chickenfoot: Rocklahoma Festival 2012
as Bass
2012
6.0
Van Halen - In Concert
as Himself - Bass, Vocals
2011
8.0
Chickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On
as Bass
2010
6.7
Chickenfoot: The White Album
as Himself
2009
0.0
Van Halen - Live From The Molson 1995
as Himself
2009
8.0
Van Halen - Live Rarities
as Himself
2006
0.0
🎬
The Long Road to Cabo
as Himself
2003
8.5
Van Halen: The Van Halen Story
as Himself
2003
7.2
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
as Michael Anthony (voice)
2000
7.5
Van Halen : Live from Australia
as Self (Vocals / Bass)
1998
7.5
Van Halen: Video Hits Vol. 1
as Bass, Vocals
1996
8.2
Van Halen: Live in Pensacola, Florida
as Bass, Vocals
1995
0.0
Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now
as Bass, Vocals
1993
7.6
Van Halen: Dallas Free Show
1991
0.0
Van Halen - The Early Days 1978-1980
as Bass
1990
0.0
Van Halen : Live In Japan Tokyo Dome 1989
as Self (Bass / Vocals)
1989
8.0
Van Halen - Live Without a Net
as Self (Bass / Vocals)
1986
6.9
Van Halen - Live 1986 New Haven
as Bass, Vocals
1986
0.0
MTV Video Music Awards
as Self
1984
7.7
Van Halen Live at US Festival
as Himself
1983
0.0
Van Halen: Live in Largo Oct 12, 1982
as Self
1982
10.0
Van Halen: Largo Oct 11, 1982
as Self
1982
8.0
Van Halen: Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena 1981
as Self
1981
0.0
Van Halen - Live In Largo
N/A
0.0