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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TV Show
Late Show with David Letterman
Self - Musical Guest
1993 • 1 episode
star7.8
TV Show
MTV Video Music Awards
Self
1984 • 2 episodes
star7.5
TV Show
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
Michael Anthony (voice)
2000 • 1 episode
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Movie
The Dirt
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2019
star8.0
Movie
Van Halen - In Concert
Himself - Bass, Vocals
2011
star8.0
Movie
Van Halen – In Tokyo
2008
Movie
Van Halen: Live in Pensacola, Florida
Bass, Vocals
1995
star6.8
Movie
Let There Be Drums!
Self
2022
star7.2
Movie
Van Halen - Live Without a Net
Self (Bass / Vocals)
1986
star5.8
Movie
American Gangster Presents: Big Fifty - The Delhronda Hood Story
2021
Movie
500 Days of Silence
Self
2023
star6.7
Movie
Chickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On
Bass
2010
Movie
Chickenfoot: The White Album
Himself
2009
star7.6
Movie
Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now
Bass, Vocals
1993
star7.5
Movie
Van Halen : Live from Australia
Self (Vocals / Bass)
1998
Movie
Van Halen: Dallas Free Show
1991
Movie
Van Halen - Live 1986 New Haven
Bass, Vocals
1986
star6.0
Movie
Chickenfoot: Rocklahoma Festival 2012
Bass
2012
star8.0
Movie
Van Halen : Live In Japan Tokyo Dome 1989
Self (Bass / Vocals)
1989
Movie
Van Halen Live at Monsters of Rock, Donington Park 1984
Self
2023