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.

Known For

Late Show with David Letterman

MTV Video Music Awards

Aqua Teen Hunger Force

The Dirt

American Gangster Presents: Big Fifty - The Delhronda Hood Story

500 Days of Silence

Let There Be Drums!

Chickenfoot: Rocklahoma Festival 2012

All Movies (27)

• Van Halen Live at Monsters of Rock, Donington Park 19842023 · as Self
• 500 Days of Silence2023 · as Self
• Let There Be Drums!2022 · as Self
• American Gangster Presents: Big Fifty - The Delhronda Hood Story2021
• The Dirt2019 · as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
• Chickenfoot: Rocklahoma Festival 20122012 · as Bass
• Van Halen - In Concert2011 · as Himself - Bass, Vocals
• Chickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On2010 · as Bass
• Chickenfoot: The White Album2009 · as Himself
• Van Halen - Live From The Molson 19952009 · as Himself
• Van Halen - Live Rarities2006 · as Himself
• The Long Road to Cabo2003 · as Himself
• Van Halen: The Van Halen Story2003 · as Himself
• Van Halen : Live from Australia1998 · as Self (Vocals / Bass)
• Van Halen: Video Hits Vol. 11996 · as Bass, Vocals
• Van Halen: Live in Pensacola, Florida1995 · as Bass, Vocals
• Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now1993 · as Bass, Vocals
• Van Halen: Dallas Free Show1991
• Van Halen - The Early Days 1978-19801990 · as Bass
• Van Halen : Live In Japan Tokyo Dome 19891989 · as Self (Bass / Vocals)
• Van Halen - Live Without a Net1986 · as Self (Bass / Vocals)
• Van Halen - Live 1986 New Haven1986 · as Bass, Vocals
• Van Halen Live at US Festival1983 · as Himself
• Van Halen: Live in Largo Oct 12, 19821982 · as Self
• Van Halen: Largo Oct 11, 19821982 · as Self
• Van Halen: Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena 19811981 · as Self
• Van Halen - Live In Largo—

All TV Shows (3)

• Aqua Teen Hunger Force2000 · as Michael Anthony (voice)
• Late Show with David Letterman1993 · as Self - Musical Guest
• MTV Video Music Awards1984 · as Self