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Michael Anthony

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Michael Anthony

Born
(age 72)
Birthplace
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Credits
31 titles

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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Signature work

Known For

Acting credits 31

YearTitleRole
TBA Van Halen - Live In Largo Film
2023 Van Halen Live at Monsters of Rock, Donington Park 1984 Film Self
2023 500 Days of Silence Film Self
2022 Let There Be Drums! Film Self
2021 American Gangster Presents: Big Fifty - The Delhronda Hood Story Film
2019 The Dirt Film Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2012 Chickenfoot: Rocklahoma Festival 2012 Film Bass
2011 Van Halen - In Concert Film Himself - Bass, Vocals
2010 Chickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On Film Bass
2009 Chickenfoot: The White Album Film Himself
2009 Van Halen - Live From The Molson 1995 Film Himself
2008 Van Halen ‎– In Tokyo Film
2006 Van Halen - Live Rarities Film Himself
2003 The Long Road to Cabo Film Himself
2003 Van Halen: The Van Halen Story Film Himself
2000 Aqua Teen Hunger Force TV Michael Anthony (voice) (1 ep)
1998 Van Halen : Live from Australia Film Self (Vocals / Bass)
1996 Van Halen: Video Hits Vol. 1 Film Bass, Vocals
1995 Van Halen: Live in Pensacola, Florida Film Bass, Vocals
1993 Late Show with David Letterman TV Self - Musical Guest (1 ep)
1993 Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now Film Bass, Vocals
1991 Van Halen: Dallas Free Show Film
1990 Van Halen - The Early Days 1978-1980 Film Bass
1989 Van Halen : Live In Japan Tokyo Dome 1989 Film Self (Bass / Vocals)
1986 Van Halen - Live Without a Net Film Self (Bass / Vocals)
1986 Van Halen - Live 1986 New Haven Film Bass, Vocals
1984 MTV Video Music Awards TV Self (2 ep)
1983 Van Halen Live at US Festival Film Himself
1982 Van Halen: Live in Largo Oct 12, 1982 Film Self
1982 Van Halen: Largo Oct 11, 1982 Film Self
1981 Van Halen: Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena 1981 Film Self
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