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{{short description|American bassist}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| image = Michael Anthony.jpg
| image = Michael Anthony.jpg
| background = solo_singer
| name = Michael Anthony
| caption = Anthony in 2013
| instrument = [[Bass guitar]], [[vocals]], [[Keyboard instrument|keyboards]], [[guitar]]
| name = Michael Anthony
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1954|06|20}}
| caption = Anthony performing in 2013
| birth_place = [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]], U.S.
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1954|06|20}}
| birth_name = Michael Anthony Sobolewski
| birth_place = [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]], United States
| genre = {{flatlist|
* [[Hard rock]]
| alias = Michael Anthony Sobolewski
| genre = [[Hard rock]], [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]]
* [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]]
* [[glam metal]]
| associated_acts =
}}
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*[[Van Halen]]
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| years_active = 1967–present
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*[[Chickenfoot (band)|Chickenfoot]]
| occupation = Musician
*[[Sammy Hagar]]
| instrument = {{hlist|Bass|vocals}}
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*[[Planet Us]]
*[[The Circle (band)|The Circle]]
| current_member_of = [[Sammy Hagar and the Circle]]
| past_member_of = {{flatlist|
*The Other Half
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* [[Van Halen]]
*Mad Anthony Xpress
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* [[Chickenfoot (band)|Chickenfoot]]
| label = [[Warner Records|Warner]], Redline
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* [[Planet Us]]
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| years_active = 1967–present
}}
| occupation = Multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter
}}
}}


'''Michael Anthony Sobolewski''' (born June 20, 1954) is an American musician who is currently the [[bass guitar|bassist]] and backing vocalist for the [[rock music|rock]] [[Supergroup (music)|supergroup]]s [[Chickenfoot]] and [[The_Circle_(band)|the Circle]]. Anthony was previously the bassist and background vocalist for [[Van Halen]] from 1974 to 2006.
'''Michael Anthony Sobolewski''' (born June 20, 1954) is an American musician who was the bassist and backing vocalist for the [[hard rock music|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 [[Supergroup (music)|supergroup]]s [[Chickenfoot]] and [[Sammy Hagar and the Circle]]. In addition to his music career, he markets a line of [[hot sauce]]s 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.


== Early years ==
Anthony has a signature [[Schecter Guitar Research]] bass-guitar series and owns in excess of 150 bass guitars.{{citation needed|date=June 2018}} In addition to his musical career with Van Halen and other acts, Anthony markets a line of [[hot sauce]]s and related products named Mad Anthony.
Anthony got his interest in music from his trumpeter father, and played the same instrument in his youth.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Michael Anthony {{!}} Biography & History|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/michael-anthony-mn0001800177/biography|access-date=2020-10-21|website=AllMusic|language=en-us}}</ref>


Anthony was born and partly raised in Chicago.<ref name="olho.nu">{{Cite web|title=Van Halen @ Olho Nu (Bio - Michael Anthony)|url=http://olho.nu/van-halen/history/bio_michael.htm#:~:text=Michael%20Anthony%20was%20born%20on,in%20Arcadia,%20graduating%20in%201972.|access-date=2020-10-21|website=olho.nu}}</ref> The family moved to California twice in Anthony's early years, settling in 1966 in [[Arcadia, California]]<ref name="olho.nu"/> (located next to [[Pasadena, California|Pasadena]], where [[Alex Van Halen|Alex]] and [[Eddie Van Halen|Edward]] Van Halen, with whom Anthony would later play in the band Van Halen, were raised). Anthony attended Dana Junior High School, in Arcadia, California, from 1967 to 1969.<ref name="olho.nu"/> Anthony was in the marching band at the school.<ref name="olho.nu"/> He ran track in junior high and also showed promise in baseball, as a catcher, but by the time he started high school he had ceased doing athletics to concentrate on music.<ref name="olho.nu"/>
==Biography==


Anthony graduated from Arcadia High in 1972.<ref name="olho.nu"/>
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=== (1967&ndash;1974) Musical career begins ===

==Music career==
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=== (1967&ndash;1974) Early musical endeavors ===
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Anthony took an interest in guitar as a teenager, but picked up the bass instead since most of his other friends already played guitar or drums. Anthony's friend Mike Hershey gave him a [[Fender Mustang]] electric guitar that Anthony converted by removing the two highest strings and playing it as a bass guitar. Eventually, his father bought him a Victoria copy of a [[Fender Precision Bass]] and a [[Gibson Guitar Corporation|Gibson]] amplifier. Anthony mostly modelled his bass playing after [[Jack Bruce]] of [[Cream (band)|Cream]], but also admired [[Led Zeppelin]]'s [[John Paul Jones (musician)|John Paul Jones]] and [[Harvey Brooks (bassist)|Harvey Brooks]] of [[Electric Flag]]. His first band was called Poverty's Children. Other bands he played in included Black Opal, Balls, and Snake. Although Anthony is naturally left-handed, he plays right-handed.
Anthony took an interest in guitar as a teenager, but picked up the bass instead since most of his other friends already played guitar or drums. Anthony's friend Mike Hershey gave him a [[Fender Mustang]] electric guitar that Anthony converted by removing the two highest strings and playing it as a bass guitar. Eventually, his father bought him a Victoria copy of a [[Fender Precision Bass]] and a [[Gibson Guitar Corporation|Gibson]] amplifier. Anthony mostly modelled his bass playing after [[Jack Bruce]] of [[Cream (band)|Cream]], but also admired [[Led Zeppelin]]'s [[John Paul Jones (musician)|John Paul Jones]] and [[Harvey Brooks (bassist)|Harvey Brooks]] of [[Electric Flag]]. His first band was called Poverty's Children. Other bands he played in included Black Opal, Balls, and Snake. Although Anthony is naturally left-handed, he plays right-handed.


Snake, a three-piece group featuring Anthony on lead vocals and bass guitar, was the last band in which Anthony played before joining [[Van Halen]]. Snake played covers of [[ZZ Top]], [[Lynyrd Skynyrd]], and [[Foghat]], along with some original songs. They played several of the same types of gigs as did the Van Halen brothers' band Mammoth. Snake even once opened for Mammoth at a show at [[Pasadena High School (Pasadena, California)|Pasadena High School]]. Mammoth's [[Public address|PA]] failed that night, so Anthony lent them Snake's PA.
Snake, a three-piece group featuring Anthony on lead vocals and bass guitar, was the last band in which Anthony played before joining [[Van Halen]]. Snake played covers of [[ZZ Top]], [[Lynyrd Skynyrd]], and [[Foghat]], along with some original songs. They played several of the same types of gigs as did the Van Halen brothers' band Mammoth. Snake once opened for Mammoth during a show at [[Pasadena High School (Pasadena, California)|Pasadena High School]]. Mammoth's [[Public address|PA]] failed that night, so Anthony lent them Snake's PA.

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While attending [[Pasadena City College]], majoring in music,<ref name="olho.nu"/> Anthony met [[Eddie Van Halen]], who also took classes there. During this time, bass player Mark Stone parted ways with Mammoth and the Van Halens auditioned Anthony as a replacement. Anthony was impressed by their skill during subsequent jam sessions even though he had heard the brothers play before. After the session, the Van Halen brothers asked Anthony to join their band. One story claims that he first consulted Snake guitarist Tony Caggiano, who advised Anthony to join up with the guitar prodigy and his brother. However, according to Anthony's web site, he immediately accepted. This has become the accepted version of events.


Anthony had planned to attend college in Santa Barbara after he graduated from Pasadena City College, but instead he dropped out of PCC just before he earned enough credits for a degree so that he could devote all his time to Van Halen.<ref name="olho.nu"/>
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While attending [[Pasadena City College]], Anthony met [[Eddie Van Halen]] who also took classes there and they would often see each other on campus. During this time, bass player Mark Stone parted ways with Mammoth and the Van Halens decided to audition Anthony as a replacement. Anthony was impressed by their skill during subsequent jam sessions even though he had seen the brothers play before. After the session, the Van Halen brothers asked Anthony to join their band. One story claims that he said he had to think about it and consulted Snake guitarist Tony Caggiano who advised Anthony to join Van Halen. However, according to Michael Anthony's web site, when asked if he wanted to join Mammoth, Anthony immediately said yes. This has become the accepted version of events.


=== (1974&ndash;1996) Van Halen ===
=== (1974&ndash;2006) Van Halen ===
{{Main|Van Halen}}
{{Main|Van Halen}}
In 1974, [[Eddie Van Halen]], [[Alex Van Halen]], [[David Lee Roth]] and Anthony became known as Van Halen, dropping the name Mammoth when they discovered another local band using that moniker. They were signed to [[Warner Brothers]] in 1977 and released their self-titled debut album on February 8, 1978. The band released a total of ten studio albums from 1978&ndash;1995 and a live album in 1993. There were also two compilations released, with a combined total of five new songs, during Anthony's tenure with the band.
In 1974, [[Eddie Van Halen]], [[Alex Van Halen]], [[David Lee Roth]] and Anthony became known as Van Halen, dropping the name Mammoth when they discovered another local band using that moniker. After successfully navigating the Los Angeles and West Hollywood club scene and a 29 track demo produced by [[Kiss (band)|Kiss]]'s [[Gene Simmons]], Van Halen was signed to [[Warner Bros.]] in 1977 and released their self-titled debut album on February 10, 1978. Anthony was a 20% member (manager Noel Monk being the 5th) of all debts and profits, including merchandise, until midway through the 1984 tour, when tensions rose to the point that Roth and the Van Halen brothers insisted that he sign away all future songwriting credit and royalties, retroactive with the current ''1984'' LP. Noel Monk later wrote of the event, "If I were Mike, I would have told them to 'fuck off' and not played that night, to show them my worth. Instead Mike didn't say a word and signed away millions of dollars, as the three stood over him, lying on the floor."<ref>Noel Monk 2017 memoir</ref>


The band released a total of eleven studio albums from 1978 through 1998, a live album in 1993, as well as two greatest hits compilations during Anthony's tenure with the band.
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During his time in Van Halen, Anthony also collaborated with his brother Robert Lee Sobolewski (Bobby Leigh), producing a 1988 demo <ref>{{cite web |url=https://soundcloud.com/michaelfiore-2/youre-the-one-late-80s |title=You're The One - Late 80's by Michael Fiore |publisher=SoundCloud}}</ref> for Robert's band Asylum Suite, which was formed in 1984 which also featured singer Michael Thomas Fiore.<ref>{{cite web|author=Gary James|url=http://www.famousinterview.ca/interviews/asylum_suite.htm |title=Asylum Suite Interview |publisher=famousinterview.ca |accessdate=June 11, 2012}}</ref>

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Anthony produced a 1988 demo for his brother (Robert Lee Sobolewski) Bobby Leigh's band Asylum Suite, which was formed in 1984 and featured singer Michael Thomas Fiore.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://soundcloud.com/michaelfiore-2/youre-the-one-late-80s |title=You're The One - Late 80's by Michael Fiore |publisher=SoundCloud}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Gary James|url=http://www.famousinterview.ca/interviews/asylum_suite.htm |title=Asylum Suite Interview |publisher=famousinterview.ca |access-date=June 11, 2012}}</ref>


=== (1996&ndash;2003) Diminishing role with Van Halen and side projects ===
=== (1996&ndash;2003) Diminishing role with Van Halen and side projects ===
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As early as 1996, rumors periodically surfaced that Anthony had been fired from Van Halen, despite claims to the contrary. He continued working with the band. These rumors persisted until his final departure after the 2004 reunion tour with Hagar.
As early as 1996, rumors periodically surfaced that Anthony had been fired from Van Halen, despite claims to the contrary. Anthony continued working with the band although the rumors persisted until his actual departure following the 2004 reunion tour with Hagar.


Anthony's involvement in recording the 1998 album ''[[Van Halen III]]'' was dramatically less than previous albums. Anthony played bass on only three songs, with Eddie Van Halen playing the bass parts for the remainder. Anthony is credited as a songwriter for the album along with the rest of the band, as is always the case for Van Halen albums. Anthony performed with the band for the 1998 tour, and was credited on messages from the band thereafter. He participated in the band's three reunion efforts with David Lee Roth in 2000 and 2001. Anthony's name was also credited in a few band newsletters and appeared in band interviews during this time. Sometime after this, Anthony disappeared from public view until the 2004 reunion.
Anthony's involvement in recording the 1998 album ''[[Van Halen III]]'' was dramatically less than previous albums. Anthony played bass on three songs, with Eddie playing the bass parts for the six other songs that featured bass. Anthony is credited as a songwriter for the album along with the rest of the band. Anthony performed with the band for the 1998 tour, and was credited on messages from the band thereafter. He participated in the band's three reunion efforts with David Lee Roth in 1996, 2000 and 2001 (with the latter resulting in early versions of ''[[A Different Kind of Truth]]'' tracks<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ultimateclassicrock.com/van-halen-2000-roth-album/|title=Did Van Halen Almost Finish a David Lee Roth Reunion LP in 2000?|website=Ultimate Classic Rock|date=July 21, 2021 }}</ref>). Anthony's name was also credited in a few band newsletters and appeared in band interviews during this time. Sometime after this, Anthony disappeared from public view until the 2004 reunion.


Anthony began periodic appearances with [[Sammy Hagar]] during his solo tours. He usually played as part of both [[the Waboritas]] and Los Tres Gusanos, two of Hagar's bands. During 2002's [[Sammy Hagar#Sammy Hagar & The Waboritas (1996–2005)|Roth/Hagar tour]] (otherwise known as the "Sans Halen" or "Sam and Dave" tour), both Anthony and ex-Van Halen vocalist [[Gary Cherone]] made guest appearances at concerts, sometimes together.
Anthony began periodic appearances with [[Sammy Hagar]] during his solo tours. He usually played as part of both [[the Waboritas]] and Los Tres Gusanos, two of Hagar's bands. During 2002's [[Sammy Hagar#Sammy Hagar & the Waboritas (1996–2005)|Roth/Hagar tour]] (otherwise known as the "Sans Halen" or "Sam and Dave" tour), both Anthony and ex-Van Halen vocalist [[Gary Cherone]] made guest appearances at concerts, sometimes together.


In 2002, Anthony, Hagar, [[Neal Schon]], [[Deen Castronovo]], and [[Joe Satriani]] formed the supergroup [[Planet Us]] and Anthony began making more frequent performances at Hagar concerts. Planet Us recorded two songs, including "Psycho Vertigo," which was intended for the original ''Spider-Man'' soundtrack but ultimately did not make the album. That and the other Planet Us song written for the band, "Peephole," were later released on the 2008 Hagar solo album ''[[Cosmic Universal Fashion]]''.
In 2002, Anthony, Hagar, [[Neal Schon]], [[Deen Castronovo]], and [[Joe Satriani]] formed the supergroup [[Planet Us]] and Anthony began making more frequent performances at Hagar concerts. Planet Us recorded two songs, including "Psycho Vertigo", which was intended for the original ''Spider-Man'' soundtrack but ultimately did not make the album. That and the other Planet Us song written for the band, "Peephole", were later released on the 2008 Hagar solo album ''[[Cosmic Universal Fashion]]''.


=== (2003&ndash;2005) Van Halen reunion ===
=== (2003&ndash;2005) Van Halen reunion ===
Initially when Eddie and Alex asked Hagar to rejoin at the end of 2003 for a 2004 tour, the plan was to not invite Anthony back. Hagar, however, refused to perform if Anthony did not rejoin, and Anthony agreed to play but on a reduced royalties contract. The contract drawn up was for the duration of the tour only. Throughout this time, and during the ''Van Halen III'' period, the public was unaware of Anthony's true status within the band and was led to believe that he was still a full-time member.
Initially when Eddie and Alex asked Hagar to rejoin at the end of 2003 for a 2004 tour, the plan was to not invite Anthony back.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}} Hagar, however, refused to perform if Anthony did not rejoin, and Anthony agreed to play but on a reduced royalties contract. The contract drawn up was for the duration of the tour only.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.herokuapp.com/news/michael-anthony-eddie-van-halen-didn-t-want-me-to-be-part-of-2004-tour/|title=MICHAEL ANTHONY: EDDIE VAN HALEN Didn't Want Me To Be Part Of 2004 Tour|date=June 9, 2006|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET}}</ref>


In 2004, Van Halen released the compilation album ''[[The Best of Both Worlds (Van Halen album)|The Best of Both Worlds]]'' which included three new songs. Anthony did not participate in the writing of nor did he play bass on the new songs and was not credited on the album for the new material, although he did sing backup vocals on all of them.<ref>{{citation |url={{Allmusic|class=album|id=r698029|pure_url=yes}} |title=The Best of Both Worlds |accessdate=December 10, 2007}}</ref>
In 2004, Van Halen released the compilation album ''[[The Best of Both Worlds (Van Halen album)|The Best of Both Worlds]]'' which included three new songs. Anthony did not participate in the writing of nor did he play bass on the new songs and was not credited on the album for the new material, although he did sing backup vocals on all of them.<ref>{{citation |url={{AllMusic|class=album|id=r698029|pure_url=yes}} |title=The Best of Both Worlds |access-date=December 10, 2007}}</ref>


Anthony now states in media interviews that he has not spoken to the Van Halen brothers since the 2004 tour, except to Alex at Van Halen drum tech Greg Emerson's funeral. He has also speculated that since the brothers were not pleased with Hagar's commercial ventures such as the [[Cabo Wabo]] product line, their similar displeasure with Anthony's hot sauce brand may have caused the rift that ultimately separated Hagar and Anthony from the band.<ref name="yuan">{{citation |title=Hot for tequila: Cabo Wabo killed. |date=April 2, 2007 |publisher=[[New York Magazine]] |last=Yuan |first=Jada |volume=40 |issue=11 |pages=15(1)}}</ref>
Anthony now states in media interviews that he has not spoken to the Van Halen brothers since the 2004 tour, except to Alex at the funeral of Van Halen drum tech Greg Emerson. He has also speculated that since the brothers were not pleased with Hagar's commercial ventures such as the [[Cabo Wabo]] product line, their similar displeasure with Anthony's hot sauce brand may have caused the rift that ultimately separated Hagar and Anthony from the band.<ref name="yuan">{{citation |title=Hot for tequila: Cabo Wabo killed. |date=April 2, 2007 |magazine=[[New York (magazine)|New York]] |last=Yuan |first=Jada |volume=40 |issue=11 |pages=15(1)}}</ref>


=== (2006&ndash;present) Departure from Van Halen and formation of Chickenfoot ===
=== (2006&ndash;present) Departure from Van Halen and formation of Chickenfoot ===
[[File:Chickenfoot Live.jpg|thumb|Anthony (left) with Chickenfoot in 2009]]
Anthony spent the summer of 2006 touring as a member of the Other Half during a segment of the Sammy Hagar and the Waboritas tour. The Other Half featured Anthony and Hagar performing classic Van Halen songs from both the Roth and Hagar periods.
Anthony spent the summer of 2006 touring as a member of the Other Half during a segment of the Sammy Hagar and the Waboritas tour. The Other Half featured Anthony and Hagar performing classic Van Halen songs from both the Roth and Hagar periods.


On September 8, 2006, [[Eddie Van Halen]] announced that his son [[Wolfgang Van Halen|Wolfgang]] was replacing Anthony as Van Halen's bass player. On February 2, 2007, Van Halen announced that they were reuniting for a tour with original vocalist David Lee Roth. Their tour began on September 27, 2007. Anthony commented that he heard about his replacement "on the Internet" and added, "I'm a little miffed that they're calling it a Van Halen reunion. If I was dead and they needed someone to play, that's one thing, but to me this is not a reunion."<ref>{{citation |title=Van Halen Tour Nearly Sold Out |date=September 20, 2007 |journal=[[Rolling Stone]] |issue=1035 |pages=18(0) |issn=0035-791X}}</ref> At the tour press conference David Lee Roth stated "this is not a reunion, this is a reformation."
On September 8, 2006, [[Eddie Van Halen]] announced that his son [[Wolfgang Van Halen|Wolfgang]] was replacing Anthony as Van Halen's bass player. On February 2, 2007, Van Halen announced that they were reuniting for a tour with original vocalist David Lee Roth. Their tour began on September 27, 2007. Anthony commented that he heard about his replacement "on the Internet" and added, "I'm a little miffed that they're calling it a Van Halen reunion. If I was dead and they needed someone to play, that's one thing, but to me this is not a reunion."<ref>{{citation |title=Van Halen Tour Nearly Sold Out |date=September 20, 2007 |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |issue=1035 |pages=18(0) |issn=0035-791X}}</ref> At the tour press conference David Lee Roth stated, "This is not a reunion, this is a revision."


Anthony joined Hagar on live national television on February 25, 2007, during a pre-race performance for the California [[NASCAR]] race on Fox television. Anthony jumped onstage and joined Hagar during a performance of "[[I Can't Drive 55]]."<ref>{{cite web|title=SAMMY HAGAR Joined By MICHAEL ANTHONY For NASCAR Performance|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/sammy-hagar-joined-by-michael-anthony-for-nascar-performance-video-available/ |publisher=Blabbermouth.net |date=February 26, 2007}}</ref>
Anthony joined Hagar on live national television on February 25, 2007, during a pre-race performance for the California [[NASCAR]] race on Fox television. Anthony jumped onstage and joined Hagar during a performance of "[[I Can't Drive 55]]."<ref>{{cite news|title=SAMMY HAGAR Joined By MICHAEL ANTHONY For NASCAR Performance|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/sammy-hagar-joined-by-michael-anthony-for-nascar-performance-video-available/ |work=Blabbermouth.net |date=February 26, 2007}}</ref>


Anthony and Hagar were the only members, former or current, to appear at Van Halen's induction into the [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]] on March 12, 2007. Eddie Van Halen was in [[Drug rehabilitation|rehab]] at the time, and Alex Van Halen and David Lee Roth declined to appear.<ref>{{citation |title=Rock Hall riffs with newest members |date=March 13, 2007 |newspaper=[[USA Today]] |last=Gardner |first=Elysa |issn=0734-7456}}</ref>
Anthony and Hagar were the only members, former or current, to appear at Van Halen's induction into the [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]] on March 12, 2007. Eddie Van Halen was in [[Drug rehabilitation|rehab]] at the time, and Alex Van Halen and David Lee Roth declined to appear.<ref>{{citation |title=Rock Hall riffs with newest members |date=March 13, 2007 |newspaper=[[USA Today]] |last=Gardner |first=Elysa |issn=0734-7456}}</ref>


Anthony is a founding member of, and the bassist/backing vocalist for, the band [[Chickenfoot]] with [[Sammy Hagar]], Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer [[Chad Smith]] and guitarist [[Joe Satriani]]. The band released their first studio album in Europe on June 5, 2009, followed by the North American release on June 9. Chickenfoot released their sophomore effort, ''[[Chickenfoot III]]'', on September 27, 2011.
Anthony is a founding member, bassist and backing vocalist for the band [[Chickenfoot]] with [[Sammy Hagar]], Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer [[Chad Smith]] and guitarist [[Joe Satriani]]. The band released their first studio album in Europe on June 5, 2009, followed by the North American release on June 9. Chickenfoot released their sophomore effort, ''[[Chickenfoot III]]'', on September 27, 2011.


Anthony is a member of [[The Circle (band)|the Circle]], a [[supergroup (music)|supergroup]] that formed in 2014 and also features Hagar as well as guitarist [[Vic Johnson (musician)|Vic Johnson]] and drummer [[Jason Bonham]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/premieres/watch-sammy-hagar-and-the-circle-tear-through-when-its-love-20150403 |title=Watch Sammy Hagar and the Circle Tear Through 'When It's Love'|first=Andy|last=Greene|date=April 3, 2015|work=Rolling Stone|accessdate=April 7, 2015}}</ref>
Anthony is a member of [[Sammy Hagar and the Circle]], a [[supergroup (music)|supergroup]] that formed in 2014 and features Hagar as well as guitarist [[Vic Johnson (musician)|Vic Johnson]] and drummer [[Jason Bonham]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/premieres/watch-sammy-hagar-and-the-circle-tear-through-when-its-love-20150403 |title=Watch Sammy Hagar and the Circle Tear Through 'When It's Love'|first=Andy|last=Greene|date=April 3, 2015|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=April 7, 2015}}</ref>

== Iconic Jack Daniel's Bass ==
At the height of Van Halen's 1980's popularity, Anthony coordinated with his bass tech, Kevin "Dugie" Dugan, to create his iconic [[Jack Daniel's]] Bass Guitar. The first thing Dugan did was to come to an informal agreement with Jack Daniel's to never produce more than three such basses without the company's permission. The first version of the Jack Daniel's Bass made its initial appearance in the "[[Panama (song)|Panama]]" video in April of 1984 and is now displayed in the [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]]. The second version is in Anthony's private storage and the third is still occasionally used by Anthony in live performances.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Story Behind Michael Anthony's Jack Daniel's Bass |url=https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/the_story_behind_michael_anthonys_jack_daniels_bass-156616 |access-date=2024-01-25 |website=www.ultimate-guitar.com |language=en}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Anthony has been married to his wife Sue since 1981. Both attended [[Arcadia High School (California)|Arcadia High School]]<ref>{{cite web|author=ComputerJohn|url=http://www.arcadiaapaches.com/memories/rock_history/vanhalen_story.htm |title=Van Halen (Michael Anthony) Arcadia High School ROCK Legends |publisher=Arcadiaapaches.com |date=June 20, 1954 |accessdate=July 1, 2011}}</ref> and they have two daughters: Elisha (born 1985) and Taylor (born 1992). Anthony and his family reside in [[Newport Beach, California]].
Anthony met Sue Hendry when both attended [[Arcadia High School (California)|Arcadia High School]]. They married in 1981.<ref>{{cite web |author=ComputerJohn |url=http://www.arcadiaapaches.com/memories/rock_history/vanhalen_story.htm |title=Van Halen (Michael Anthony) Arcadia High School ROCK Legends |publisher=Arcadiaapaches.com |date=June 20, 1954 |access-date=July 1, 2011 |archive-date=September 15, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140915203213/http://www.arcadiaapaches.com/memories/rock_history/vanhalen_story.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> They have two daughters. Anthony and his family reside in [[Newport Beach, California]]. He can be seen during televised car shows, often being interviewed regarding his love and knowledge for classic motorcycles and cars.

Anthony mostly stayed on the sidelines of the rockstar "party hard" lifestyle, though he was often seen and photographed with a cigarette and a [[Jack Daniel's]] (whiskey logo) bass guitar.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/oct/09/van-halen-david-lee-roth-eddie-van-halen-dislike-each-other-says-sammy-hagar|title=Van Halen 'don't like each other', says former frontman Sammy Hagar|date=October 9, 2015|website=the Guardian}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
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*''[[For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge]]'' (1991)
*''[[For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge]]'' (1991)
*''[[Balance (Van Halen album)|Balance]]'' (1995)
*''[[Balance (Van Halen album)|Balance]]'' (1995)
*''[[Van Halen III]]'' (1998)
*''[[Van Halen III]]'' (1998) - bass (tracks 2, 3 and 7)


===with Chickenfoot===
===with Chickenfoot===
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*''[[Chickenfoot III]]'' (2011)
*''[[Chickenfoot III]]'' (2011)


===with The Circle===
===with the Circle===
*''[[Space Between (The Circle album)|Space Between]]'' (2019)
*''[[At Your Service (The Circle album) |At Your Service]]'' (2015)
*''[[Space Between (album)|Space Between]]'' (2019)
* ''Lockdown 2020'' (2021)
* ''[[Crazy Times (album) |Crazy Times]]'' (2022)


==Commercial ventures==
==Commercial ventures==
Anthony maintains a personal website titled "Mad Anthony's Cafe" where he markets and sells a number of signature products including hot sauce, BBQ sauce, and hot mustard. His line of commercial foods is the result of a collaboration with a [[San Diego, California]] restaurant noted for its hot sauces. His hot sauce brand, "Mad Anthony," has been noted on local news segments and on the [[Food Network]] for being "high-end" due to the quality of its ingredients and manufacturing process.<ref>{{cite video |title=El Cajon's Hottest Couple |medium=Television |publisher=[[KFMB-TV]] |location=[[San Diego, California]] |date=2006}}</ref> The site also provides information on Anthony's [[Schecter Guitar Research]] bass guitar series. Chickenfoot bandmate Sammy Hagar carries the bassist's hot sauces at his Sammy's Beach Bar & Grill locations.<ref name="Reesman">{{cite news | url=http://www.bryanreesman.com/blog/2010/04/02/mad-anthonys-hot-band-and-hot-sauce-part-one/ | title=Mad Anthony’s Hot Band and Hot Sauce: Part One | first=Bryan | last=Reesman | date=April 2, 2010 | publisher=''Attention Deficit Delirium'' | accessdate=August 4, 2010}}</ref>
Anthony maintains a personal website titled "Mad Anthony's Cafe" where he markets and sells a number of signature products including hot sauce, BBQ sauce, and hot mustard. His line of commercial foods is the result of a collaboration with a [[San Diego, California]] restaurant noted for its hot sauces. His hot sauce brand, "Mad Anthony," has been noted on local news segments and on the [[Food Network]] for being "high-end" due to the quality of its ingredients and manufacturing process.<ref>{{cite video |title=El Cajon's Hottest Couple |medium=Television |publisher=[[KFMB-TV]] |location=[[San Diego, California]] |date=2006}}</ref> The site also provides information on Anthony's [[Schecter Guitar Research]] bass guitar series. Chickenfoot bandmate Sammy Hagar carries the bassist's hot sauces at his Sammy's Beach Bar & Grill locations.<ref name="Reesman">{{cite news | url=http://www.bryanreesman.com/blog/2010/04/02/mad-anthonys-hot-band-and-hot-sauce-part-one/ | title=Mad Anthony's Hot Band and Hot Sauce: Part One | first=Bryan | last=Reesman | date=April 2, 2010 | publisher=Attention Deficit Delirium | access-date=August 4, 2010}}</ref>


==References==
Anthony has wanted to expand the number of outlets his sauces' reach, and in order to do that he has had to make some changes to the packaging. His hot sauce includes the phrase: "So hot you’ll need two assholes." In a 2010 interview, Anthony said, "I thought was kind of witty. But unfortunately places like [[Trader Joe's]] [and bigger outlets] take a look at the bottle and go, 'No, I don't think we're going to go for that.' So we're in the process of revamping that. It's actually only on the one bottle of my hot sauce. On my barbecue sauce or my mustard we didn't use any of that kind of language. I'm not going to do the full-on blowout thing, but it would be cool to expand a little bit more because I've got people that work with companies like Trader Joe's, which is a big specialty store, and they're interested in doing something."<ref name="Reesman"/>

==Notes==
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==References==
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* {{citation |title=Michael Anthony Biography |url=http://madanthonycafe.com/biography.html |accessdate=December 6, 2007 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071227144204/http://www.madanthonycafe.com/biography.html |archivedate=December 27, 2007 |df=mdy-all }}
* {{citation |title=Michael Anthony Biography |url=http://madanthonycafe.com/biography.html |access-date=December 6, 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071227144204/http://www.madanthonycafe.com/biography.html |archive-date=December 27, 2007 |df=mdy-all }}
* {{cite book |last1=Monk |first1=Noel E. |last2=Layden |first2=Joe |title=Runnin' With the Devil: A Backstage Pass to the Wild Times, Loud Rock, and the Down and Dirty Truth Behind the Making of Van Halen |date=2017 |publisher=Dey Street Books |location=New York |isbn=978-0-06-247412-4}}


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Michael Anthony
Anthony in 2013
Anthony in 2013
Background information
Birth nameMichael Anthony Sobolewski
Born (1954-06-20) June 20, 1954 (age 70)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Genres
OccupationMusician
Instruments
  • Bass
  • vocals
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. 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.

Early years

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Anthony got his interest in music from his trumpeter father, and played the same instrument in his youth.[1]

Anthony was born and partly raised in Chicago.[2] The family moved to California twice in Anthony's early years, settling in 1966 in Arcadia, California[2] (located next to Pasadena, where Alex and Edward Van Halen, with whom Anthony would later play in the band Van Halen, were raised). Anthony attended Dana Junior High School, in Arcadia, California, from 1967 to 1969.[2] Anthony was in the marching band at the school.[2] He ran track in junior high and also showed promise in baseball, as a catcher, but by the time he started high school he had ceased doing athletics to concentrate on music.[2]

Anthony graduated from Arcadia High in 1972.[2]

Music career

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(1967–1974) Early musical endeavors

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Anthony took an interest in guitar as a teenager, but picked up the bass instead since most of his other friends already played guitar or drums. Anthony's friend Mike Hershey gave him a Fender Mustang electric guitar that Anthony converted by removing the two highest strings and playing it as a bass guitar. Eventually, his father bought him a Victoria copy of a Fender Precision Bass and a Gibson amplifier. Anthony mostly modelled his bass playing after Jack Bruce of Cream, but also admired Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones and Harvey Brooks of Electric Flag. His first band was called Poverty's Children. Other bands he played in included Black Opal, Balls, and Snake. Although Anthony is naturally left-handed, he plays right-handed.

Snake, a three-piece group featuring Anthony on lead vocals and bass guitar, was the last band in which Anthony played before joining Van Halen. Snake played covers of ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Foghat, along with some original songs. They played several of the same types of gigs as did the Van Halen brothers' band Mammoth. Snake once opened for Mammoth during a show at Pasadena High School. Mammoth's PA failed that night, so Anthony lent them Snake's PA.

While attending Pasadena City College, majoring in music,[2] Anthony met Eddie Van Halen, who also took classes there. During this time, bass player Mark Stone parted ways with Mammoth and the Van Halens auditioned Anthony as a replacement. Anthony was impressed by their skill during subsequent jam sessions even though he had heard the brothers play before. After the session, the Van Halen brothers asked Anthony to join their band. One story claims that he first consulted Snake guitarist Tony Caggiano, who advised Anthony to join up with the guitar prodigy and his brother. However, according to Anthony's web site, he immediately accepted. This has become the accepted version of events.

Anthony had planned to attend college in Santa Barbara after he graduated from Pasadena City College, but instead he dropped out of PCC just before he earned enough credits for a degree so that he could devote all his time to Van Halen.[2]

(1974–2006) Van Halen

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Main article: Van Halen

In 1974, Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, David Lee Roth and Anthony became known as Van Halen, dropping the name Mammoth when they discovered another local band using that moniker. After successfully navigating the Los Angeles and West Hollywood club scene and a 29 track demo produced by Kiss's Gene Simmons, Van Halen was signed to Warner Bros. in 1977 and released their self-titled debut album on February 10, 1978. Anthony was a 20% member (manager Noel Monk being the 5th) of all debts and profits, including merchandise, until midway through the 1984 tour, when tensions rose to the point that Roth and the Van Halen brothers insisted that he sign away all future songwriting credit and royalties, retroactive with the current 1984 LP. Noel Monk later wrote of the event, "If I were Mike, I would have told them to 'fuck off' and not played that night, to show them my worth. Instead Mike didn't say a word and signed away millions of dollars, as the three stood over him, lying on the floor."[3]

The band released a total of eleven studio albums from 1978 through 1998, a live album in 1993, as well as two greatest hits compilations during Anthony's tenure with the band.

Anthony produced a 1988 demo for his brother (Robert Lee Sobolewski) Bobby Leigh's band Asylum Suite, which was formed in 1984 and featured singer Michael Thomas Fiore.[4][5]

(1996–2003) Diminishing role with Van Halen and side projects

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As early as 1996, rumors periodically surfaced that Anthony had been fired from Van Halen, despite claims to the contrary. Anthony continued working with the band although the rumors persisted until his actual departure following the 2004 reunion tour with Hagar.

Anthony's involvement in recording the 1998 album Van Halen III was dramatically less than previous albums. Anthony played bass on three songs, with Eddie playing the bass parts for the six other songs that featured bass. Anthony is credited as a songwriter for the album along with the rest of the band. Anthony performed with the band for the 1998 tour, and was credited on messages from the band thereafter. He participated in the band's three reunion efforts with David Lee Roth in 1996, 2000 and 2001 (with the latter resulting in early versions of A Different Kind of Truth tracks[6]). Anthony's name was also credited in a few band newsletters and appeared in band interviews during this time. Sometime after this, Anthony disappeared from public view until the 2004 reunion.

Anthony began periodic appearances with Sammy Hagar during his solo tours. He usually played as part of both the Waboritas and Los Tres Gusanos, two of Hagar's bands. During 2002's Roth/Hagar tour (otherwise known as the "Sans Halen" or "Sam and Dave" tour), both Anthony and ex-Van Halen vocalist Gary Cherone made guest appearances at concerts, sometimes together.

In 2002, Anthony, Hagar, Neal Schon, Deen Castronovo, and Joe Satriani formed the supergroup Planet Us and Anthony began making more frequent performances at Hagar concerts. Planet Us recorded two songs, including "Psycho Vertigo", which was intended for the original Spider-Man soundtrack but ultimately did not make the album. That and the other Planet Us song written for the band, "Peephole", were later released on the 2008 Hagar solo album Cosmic Universal Fashion.

(2003–2005) Van Halen reunion

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Initially when Eddie and Alex asked Hagar to rejoin at the end of 2003 for a 2004 tour, the plan was to not invite Anthony back.[citation needed] Hagar, however, refused to perform if Anthony did not rejoin, and Anthony agreed to play but on a reduced royalties contract. The contract drawn up was for the duration of the tour only.[7]

In 2004, Van Halen released the compilation album The Best of Both Worlds which included three new songs. Anthony did not participate in the writing of nor did he play bass on the new songs and was not credited on the album for the new material, although he did sing backup vocals on all of them.[8]

Anthony now states in media interviews that he has not spoken to the Van Halen brothers since the 2004 tour, except to Alex at the funeral of Van Halen drum tech Greg Emerson. He has also speculated that since the brothers were not pleased with Hagar's commercial ventures such as the Cabo Wabo product line, their similar displeasure with Anthony's hot sauce brand may have caused the rift that ultimately separated Hagar and Anthony from the band.[9]

(2006–present) Departure from Van Halen and formation of Chickenfoot

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Anthony (left) with Chickenfoot in 2009

Anthony spent the summer of 2006 touring as a member of the Other Half during a segment of the Sammy Hagar and the Waboritas tour. The Other Half featured Anthony and Hagar performing classic Van Halen songs from both the Roth and Hagar periods.

On September 8, 2006, Eddie Van Halen announced that his son Wolfgang was replacing Anthony as Van Halen's bass player. On February 2, 2007, Van Halen announced that they were reuniting for a tour with original vocalist David Lee Roth. Their tour began on September 27, 2007. Anthony commented that he heard about his replacement "on the Internet" and added, "I'm a little miffed that they're calling it a Van Halen reunion. If I was dead and they needed someone to play, that's one thing, but to me this is not a reunion."[10] At the tour press conference David Lee Roth stated, "This is not a reunion, this is a revision."

Anthony joined Hagar on live national television on February 25, 2007, during a pre-race performance for the California NASCAR race on Fox television. Anthony jumped onstage and joined Hagar during a performance of "I Can't Drive 55."[11]

Anthony and Hagar were the only members, former or current, to appear at Van Halen's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 12, 2007. Eddie Van Halen was in rehab at the time, and Alex Van Halen and David Lee Roth declined to appear.[12]

Anthony is a founding member, bassist and backing vocalist for the band Chickenfoot with Sammy Hagar, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith and guitarist Joe Satriani. The band released their first studio album in Europe on June 5, 2009, followed by the North American release on June 9. Chickenfoot released their sophomore effort, Chickenfoot III, on September 27, 2011.

Anthony is a member of Sammy Hagar and the Circle, a supergroup that formed in 2014 and features Hagar as well as guitarist Vic Johnson and drummer Jason Bonham.[13]

Iconic Jack Daniel's Bass

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At the height of Van Halen's 1980's popularity, Anthony coordinated with his bass tech, Kevin "Dugie" Dugan, to create his iconic Jack Daniel's Bass Guitar. The first thing Dugan did was to come to an informal agreement with Jack Daniel's to never produce more than three such basses without the company's permission. The first version of the Jack Daniel's Bass made its initial appearance in the "Panama" video in April of 1984 and is now displayed in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The second version is in Anthony's private storage and the third is still occasionally used by Anthony in live performances.[14]

Personal life

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Anthony met Sue Hendry when both attended Arcadia High School. They married in 1981.[15] They have two daughters. Anthony and his family reside in Newport Beach, California. He can be seen during televised car shows, often being interviewed regarding his love and knowledge for classic motorcycles and cars.

Anthony mostly stayed on the sidelines of the rockstar "party hard" lifestyle, though he was often seen and photographed with a cigarette and a Jack Daniel's (whiskey logo) bass guitar.[16]

Discography

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with Van Halen

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with Chickenfoot

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with the Circle

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Commercial ventures

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Anthony maintains a personal website titled "Mad Anthony's Cafe" where he markets and sells a number of signature products including hot sauce, BBQ sauce, and hot mustard. His line of commercial foods is the result of a collaboration with a San Diego, California restaurant noted for its hot sauces. His hot sauce brand, "Mad Anthony," has been noted on local news segments and on the Food Network for being "high-end" due to the quality of its ingredients and manufacturing process.[17] The site also provides information on Anthony's Schecter Guitar Research bass guitar series. Chickenfoot bandmate Sammy Hagar carries the bassist's hot sauces at his Sammy's Beach Bar & Grill locations.[18]

References

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  1. ^ "Michael Anthony | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h "Van Halen @ Olho Nu (Bio - Michael Anthony)". olho.nu. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  3. ^ Noel Monk 2017 memoir
  4. ^ "You're The One - Late 80's by Michael Fiore". SoundCloud.
  5. ^ Gary James. "Asylum Suite Interview". famousinterview.ca. Retrieved June 11, 2012.
  6. ^ "Did Van Halen Almost Finish a David Lee Roth Reunion LP in 2000?". Ultimate Classic Rock. July 21, 2021.
  7. ^ "MICHAEL ANTHONY: EDDIE VAN HALEN Didn't Want Me To Be Part Of 2004 Tour". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. June 9, 2006.
  8. ^ The Best of Both Worlds, retrieved December 10, 2007
  9. ^ Yuan, Jada (April 2, 2007), "Hot for tequila: Cabo Wabo killed.", New York, vol. 40, no. 11, pp. 15(1)
  10. ^ "Van Halen Tour Nearly Sold Out", Rolling Stone, no. 1035, pp. 18(0), September 20, 2007, ISSN 0035-791X
  11. ^ "SAMMY HAGAR Joined By MICHAEL ANTHONY For NASCAR Performance". Blabbermouth.net. February 26, 2007.
  12. ^ Gardner, Elysa (March 13, 2007), "Rock Hall riffs with newest members", USA Today, ISSN 0734-7456
  13. ^ Greene, Andy (April 3, 2015). "Watch Sammy Hagar and the Circle Tear Through 'When It's Love'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
  14. ^ "The Story Behind Michael Anthony's Jack Daniel's Bass". www.ultimate-guitar.com. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
  15. ^ ComputerJohn (June 20, 1954). "Van Halen (Michael Anthony) Arcadia High School ROCK Legends". Arcadiaapaches.com. Archived from the original on September 15, 2014. Retrieved July 1, 2011.
  16. ^ "Van Halen 'don't like each other', says former frontman Sammy Hagar". the Guardian. October 9, 2015.
  17. ^ El Cajon's Hottest Couple (Television). San Diego, California: KFMB-TV. 2006.
  18. ^ Reesman, Bryan (April 2, 2010). "Mad Anthony's Hot Band and Hot Sauce: Part One". Attention Deficit Delirium. Retrieved August 4, 2010.

References

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  • Michael Anthony Biography, archived from the original on December 27, 2007, retrieved December 6, 2007
  • Monk, Noel E.; Layden, Joe (2017). Runnin' With the Devil: A Backstage Pass to the Wild Times, Loud Rock, and the Down and Dirty Truth Behind the Making of Van Halen. New York: Dey Street Books. ISBN 978-0-06-247412-4.
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