Michael Anthony (musician)

For other individuals named Michael Anthony, see Michael Anthony (disambiguation).

Michael Anthony
Anthony with Chickenfoot in 2009
Background information
Born
Michael Anthony Sobolewski

(1954-06-20) June 20, 1954
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Genres
OccupationMusician
InstrumentBass guitar
Years active1967–present
Member ofSammy Hagar and the Circle
Formerly of

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. After he left in 2006, Anthony collaborated with fellow former Van Halen bandmate Sammy Hagar in the supergroups Chickenfoot and Sammy Hagar and the Circle. He also 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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