Michael Anthony
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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 Hale…
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Michael Anthony Sobolewski · Chickenfoot · Sammy Hagar & The Circle · Van Halen
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Late Show with David Letterman
1993 · TV
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
2000 · TV
MTV Video Music Awards
1984 · TV
The Dirt
2019 · Movie
Van Halen: Live in Pensacola, Florida
1995 · Movie
Van Halen - In Concert
2011 · Movie
Let There Be Drums!
2022 · Movie
Van Halen – In Tokyo
2008 · Movie
American Gangster Presents: Big Fifty - The Delhronda Hood Story
2021 · Movie
Chickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On
2010 · Movie
500 Days of Silence
2023 · Movie
Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now
1993 · Movie