Michael Anthony
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.
Filmography (31 titles)
MovieVan Halen Live at Monsters of Rock, Donington Park 1984
Self · 2023
Movie500 Days of Silence
Self · 2023
6.8MovieLet There Be Drums!
Self · 2022
6.0MovieAmerican Gangster Presents: Big Fifty - The Delhronda Hood Story
2021
7.4MovieThe Dirt
Self (archive footage) (uncredited) · 2019
6.0MovieChickenfoot: Rocklahoma Festival 2012
Bass · 2012
8.0MovieVan Halen - In Concert
Himself - Bass, Vocals · 2011
6.7MovieChickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On
Bass · 2010
MovieChickenfoot: The White Album
Himself · 2009
8.0MovieVan Halen - Live From The Molson 1995
Himself · 2009
8.0MovieVan Halen – In Tokyo
2008
MovieVan Halen - Live Rarities
Himself · 2006
The Long Road to Cabo
Himself · 2003
7.1MovieVan Halen: The Van Halen Story
Himself · 2003
7.5ShowAqua Teen Hunger Force
Michael Anthony (voice) · 2000
7.5MovieVan Halen : Live from Australia
Self (Vocals / Bass) · 1998
8.4MovieVan Halen: Video Hits Vol. 1
Bass, Vocals · 1996
MovieVan Halen: Live in Pensacola, Florida
Bass, Vocals · 1995
6.4ShowLate Show with David Letterman
Self - Musical Guest · 1993
7.6MovieVan Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now
Bass, Vocals · 1993
MovieVan Halen: Dallas Free Show
1991
MovieVan Halen - The Early Days 1978-1980
Bass · 1990
8.0MovieVan Halen : Live In Japan Tokyo Dome 1989
Self (Bass / Vocals) · 1989
7.2MovieVan Halen - Live Without a Net
Self (Bass / Vocals) · 1986
MovieVan Halen - Live 1986 New Haven
Bass, Vocals · 1986
7.8ShowMTV Video Music Awards
Self · 1984
MovieVan Halen Live at US Festival
Himself · 1983
10.0MovieVan Halen: Live in Largo Oct 12, 1982
Self · 1982
8.0MovieVan Halen: Largo Oct 11, 1982
Self · 1982
MovieVan Halen: Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena 1981
Self · 1981