Michael Anthony
Jun 20, 1954 (71 years old) in 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.
Known For
The Dirt
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
500 Days of Silence
Self
Let There Be Drums!
Self
Van Halen: The Van Halen Story
Himself
Van Halen : Live from Australia
Self (Vocals / Bass)
Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now
Bass, Vocals
Van Halen: Video Hits Vol. 1
Bass, Vocals
Credits
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Van Halen - Live In Largo Future★ NR -
Bass, Vocals★ NR -
Self★ NR -
500 Days of Silence 2023Self★ NR -
Let There Be Drums! 2022Self★ 6.7 -
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The Dirt 2019Self (archive footage) (uncredited)★ 7.4 -
Bass★ 6 -
Himself - Bass, Vocals★ 8 -
Bass★ 6.7 -
Himself★ NR -
Himself★ 8 -
Himself★ NR -
Himself★ 8.5 -
Himself★ 7.2 -
Self (Vocals / Bass)★ 7.3 -
Bass, Vocals★ 8.2 -
Bass, Vocals★ NR -
Bass, Vocals★ 7.5 -
Self (Bass / Vocals)★ 8 -
Self (Bass / Vocals)★ 6.8 -
Self★ 7.6 -
Himself★ NR -
Self★ 10 -
Self★ NR -
Self★ NR