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.
Acted in 12
2020s
- 2021
American Gangster Presents: Big Fifty - The Delhronda Hood Story
Movie
2010s
- 2012
Chickenfoot: Rocklahoma Festival 2012
Bass
- 2010
Chickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On
Bass
2000s
- 2008
Van Halen – In Tokyo
Movie
- 2000
1990s
- 1996
Van Halen: Video Hits Vol. 1
Bass, Vocals
- 1995
Van Halen: Live in Pensacola, Florida
Bass, Vocals
- 1993
Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now
Bass, Vocals
- 1991
Van Halen: Dallas Free Show
Movie
- 1990
Van Halen - The Early Days 1978-1980
Bass
1980s
- 1986
Van Halen - Live 1986 New Haven
Bass, Vocals
No release date
Van Halen - Live In Largo
Movie
Appearances18
2020s
- 2023
Van Halen Live at Monsters of Rock, Donington Park 1984
Self
500 Days of Silence
Self
- 2022
Let There Be Drums!
Self
2010s
- 2019
- 2011
Van Halen - In Concert
Himself - Bass, Vocals
2000s
- 2009
Chickenfoot: The White Album
Himself
Van Halen - Live From The Molson 1995
Himself
- 2006
Van Halen - Live Rarities
Himself
- 2003
1990s
- 1998
Van Halen : Live from Australia
Self (Vocals / Bass)
- 1993
1980s
- 1989
Van Halen : Live In Japan Tokyo Dome 1989
Self (Bass / Vocals)
- 1986
Van Halen - Live Without a Net
Self (Bass / Vocals)
- 1984
- 1983
Van Halen Live at US Festival
Himself
- 1982
Van Halen: Live in Largo Oct 12, 1982
Self
Van Halen: Largo Oct 11, 1982
Self
- 1981
Van Halen: Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena 1981
Self
