Michael Anthony

Born: 1954-06-20

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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The Dirt

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: 2019-03-22

The story of Mötley Crüe and their rise from the Sunset Strip club scene of the early 1980s to...

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Van Halen : Live In Japan Tokyo Dome 1989

as Self (Bass / Vocals)
Released: 1989-02-01

This show is the only known show from the 'OU812 Tour' that was professionally filmed.

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Let There Be Drums!

as Self
Released: 2022-10-28

Through conversations with the world's greatest drummers, director Justin Kreutzmann explores...

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Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now

as Bass, Vocals
Released: 1993-02-23

Live: Right Here, Right Now. is the one and only live album by American hard rock band Van...

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Chickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On

as Bass
Released: 2010-01-01

Shot in HD with 16 cameras over 3 Sold-Out shows, "Chickenfoot Get Your Buzz On" offers the...

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Van Halen: Video Hits Vol. 1

as Bass, Vocals
Released: 1996-01-01

A collection of music videos from one of the most successful rock and roll bands ever. From the...

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American Gangster Presents: Big 50 - The Delrhonda Hood Story

as uncredited
Released: 2021-09-30

Delrhonda "Big Fifty Hood ends up running her own drug empire, becoming one of Detroit's...

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Van Halen: The Van Halen Story

as Himself
Released: 2003-01-01

"The VAN HALEN Story: The Early Years", chronicles the rise of four young musicians from their...

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Chickenfoot: The White Album

as Himself
Released: 2009-06-05

Chickenfoot is an American hard rock supergroup formed in 2008. The group consists of vocalist...

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Van Halen: Live Without A Net

as Self (Bass / Vocals)
Released: 1987-09-15

Recorded live at the New Haven Veteran's Coliseum in New Haven, Connecticut on 27 AUG 1986 and...

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Chickenfoot : Rocklahoma Festival 2012

as Bass
Released: 2012-05-27

Chickenfoot at Pryor Festival Grounds, Pryor, OK, USA. Songs: Lighten Up / Big Foot / Last...

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Van Halen: Live in Pensacola, Florida

as Bass, Vocals
Released: 1995-03-11

-- Opening - Jon Stewart -- -- The Seventh Seal -- -- Big Fat Money -- -- Don't Tell Me(What...

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Van Halen Live at Monsters of Rock, Donington Park 1984

as Self
Released: 2023-08-21

Van Halen in a blistering performance at Donington Park, Leicestershire, England on 18 August...

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Van Halen : Live from Australia

as Self (Vocals / Bass)
Released: 1998-04-09

Live from Austalia 1998

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Van Halen Live at US Festival

as Himself
Released: 1983-05-29

Van Halen live on the 29th of May, 1983 at the US Festival

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Van Halen - Live 1986 New Haven

as Bass, Vocals
Released:

Live performance of Van Halen in 1986 at New Haven

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Van Halen - In Concert

as Himself - Bass, Vocals
Released: 2011-03-11

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MTV Video Music Awards

as Self
First aired: 1984-09-14

An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.

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