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Michael Anthony
Chicago, Illinois, USA
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 o…
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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
Movies and shows, newest first
- 2023
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2023
500 Days of Silence
Movie Self
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2022
Let There Be Drums!
Movie Self
- 2021
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2019
The Dirt
Movie Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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2012
Chickenfoot: Rocklahoma Festival 2012
Movie Bass
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2011
Van Halen - In Concert
Movie Himself - Bass, Vocals
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2010
Chickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On
Movie Bass
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2009
Chickenfoot: The White Album
Movie Himself
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2009
Van Halen - Live From The Molson 1995
Movie Himself
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2008
Van Halen – In Tokyo
Movie
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2006
Van Halen - Live Rarities
Movie Himself
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2003
The Long Road to Cabo
Movie Himself
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2003
Van Halen: The Van Halen Story
Movie Himself
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2000
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
TV show Michael Anthony (voice)
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1998
Van Halen : Live from Australia
Movie Self (Vocals / Bass)
More credits
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1996
Van Halen: Video Hits Vol. 1
Movie Bass, Vocals
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1995
Van Halen: Live in Pensacola, Florida
Movie Bass, Vocals
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1993
Late Show with David Letterman
TV show Self - Musical Guest
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1993
Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now
Movie Bass, Vocals
- 1991
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1990
Van Halen - The Early Days 1978-1980
Movie Bass
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1989
Van Halen : Live In Japan Tokyo Dome 1989
Movie Self (Bass / Vocals)
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1986
Van Halen - Live Without a Net
Movie Self (Bass / Vocals)
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1986
Van Halen - Live 1986 New Haven
Movie Bass, Vocals
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1984
MTV Video Music Awards
TV show Self
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1983
Van Halen Live at US Festival
Movie Himself
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1982
Van Halen: Live in Largo Oct 12, 1982
Movie Self
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1982
Van Halen: Largo Oct 11, 1982
Movie Self
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1981
Van Halen: Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena 1981
Movie Self
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