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Michael Anthony
Acting
Born: June 20, 1954
Chicago, Illinois, USA
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
The Dirt
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Let There Be Drums!
as Self
American Gangster Presents: Big Fifty - The Delhronda Hood Story
Van Halen: The Van Halen Story
as Himself
Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now
as Bass, Vocals
Chickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On
as Bass
Chickenfoot: The White Album
as Himself
Van Halen - In Concert
as Himself - Bass, Vocals
Van Halen - Live Rarities
as Himself
500 Days of Silence
as Self
