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.
Filmography
all 25
Movies 23
self 20
TV Shows 2
Self
Van Halen Live at Monsters of Rock, Donington Park 1984 (2023)
Movie
Self
500 Days of Silence (2023)
Movie
Self
Let There Be Drums! (2022)
Movie
American Gangster Presents: Big 50 - The Delrhonda Hood Story (2021)
Movie
Self
The Original Charvel Gang (2021)
Movie
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Dirt (2019)
Movie
10
Self / Self - Bass Guitar / Self - Guest
Rock & Roll Road Trip with Sammy Hagar (2016)
TV
Self - Bass & Vocals
Sammy Hagar & the Circle Live: At Your Service (2015)
Movie
Bass
Chickenfoot : Rocklahoma Festival 2012 (2012)
Movie
Himself - Bass, Vocals
Van Halen - In Concert (2011)
Movie
Self
Chickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On (2010)
Movie
Himself
Chickenfoot: The White Album (2009)
Movie
Self
The Long Road to Cabo (2003)
Movie
Himself
Van Halen: The Van Halen Story (2003)
Movie
Self (Vocals / Bass)
Van Halen : Live from Australia (1998)
Movie
Self
Van Halen: Video Hits Vol. 1 (1996)
Movie
Bass, Vocals
Van Halen: Live in Pensacola, Florida (1995)
Movie
Self
Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now (1993)
Movie
Self (Bass / Vocals)
Van Halen : Live In Japan Tokyo Dome 1989 (1989)
Movie
Self
Van Halen - Live Without A Net (1987)
Movie
Self
MTV Video Music Awards (1984)
TV
Himself
Van Halen Live at US Festival (1983)
Movie
Self
Y&T: On with the Show
Movie
Bass, Vocals
Van Halen - Live 1986 New Haven
Movie
Van Halen - Live In Largo
Movie
Ratings
Average 5.52
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1983
1996
2010
2011
2023
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GenderMale
Birthday1954-06-20 (69 years old)
Also Known AsMichael Anthony Sobolewski, Chickenfoot, Sammy Hagar & The Circle, Van Halen
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