Michael Anthony

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. Since his ousting in 2006, Anthony has continued to collaborate with fellow former Van Halen bandmate Sammy Hagar in the supergroups Chickenfoot, Sammy Hagar and the Circle, and on solo Hagar tours. 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.