Michael Anthony Sobolewski

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Michael Anthony Sobolewski Wiki Biography

Michael Anthony Sobolewski, born on the 20th of June 1954, is famously known through his stage name Michael Anthony, for backing vocals and the bass player of the rock ‘n’ roll band “Van Halen”.

So how much is Anthony’s net worth? As of early 2016, it is reported to be $60 million, gained mostly from his decades of playing music, and currently his own business.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Michael was already a trumpet player at an early age because of his father’s influence, who is a player as well. Upon attending high school, their whole family moved to California where his interest in music blossomed.

During his years in Arcadia High School, Anthony was a member of many groups and clubs, but he focused his interest on playing guitar. His father later bought him a bass guitar and an amplifier to improve his craft, until it lead him to creating and playing with his own band. He subsequently played with many bands, including “Poverty’s Children”, “Balls” and “Snake”.

Michael began to create a minor noise in the music scene with his band “Snake”, but it was in college that his career in music took off. While attending Pasadena City College, he met fellow student Alex Van Halen, who was playing for another band called “Mammoth”. When Van Halen’s band lost their bass player, he recruited Anthony, and he became part of the band that later changed their name to “Van Halen”.

The group of four, including Van Halen’s brother Eddie on guitar and David Lee Roth on vocals, played in various venues along sunset strip, until Warner Bros. approached them and signed a contract. In 1978, they released their first studio album entitled “Van Halen” – it was followed by 10 more albums, and a series of concerts and worldwide tours, making them one of the most successful rock ‘n’ roll bands of the 80’s. The bands feat and popularity also made Anthony famous for his outstanding vocals and bass playing, and was where most of his net worth came from.

After a successful run with the band for almost three decades, Michael Anthony officially left the band after their reunion tour in 2004, but was at the band’s induction into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame in 2007. He then collaborated with other bands and artists to maintain his visibility in the music scene, and his wealth. He also formed and played with several bands including “The Waboritas”, “Los Tres Gusanos” and “Planet Us”.

In 2008, Anthony formed another band called “Chickenfoot”, along with his former band mate Sammy Hagar, and Chad Smith, drummer of the band Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Joe Satriani. The band has released two studio albums, and reports say that a third album is on its way.

Aside from music, another source of his net worth is his own business “Mad Anthony Café”, a website on which he sells a variety of sauces and other similar products.

In terms of his personal life, Sobolewski has been married to wife Sue since 1981, who he met in high school. Together they have two children, and now reside in Newport Beach, California.

IMDB Wikipedia $60 Million 1954 1954-06-20 Alex Van Halen American musician Arcadia High School Balls bass player in the rock Chickenfoot Chad Smith Chicago Chickenfoot (2008) Illinois Josh Klinghoffer June 20 Kings of Leon Los Tres Gusanos Mammoth Michael Anthony Michael Anthony Sobolewski Neil Young New Orleans New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Pasadena City College Pearl Jam Planet Us Poverty’s Children Red Hot Chili Peppers Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame (2007) Rock music Rockin’ in the Free World Sammy Hagar Snake The Waboritas The Who Van Halen Van Halen (1978)

Michael Anthony Sobolewski Quick Info

Net Worth $60 Million
Date Of Birth June 20, 1954
Place Of Birth Chicago, Illinois
Profession American musician, bass player in the rock Chickenfoot
Education Arcadia High School, Pasadena City College
Spouse Sue Sobolewski (m. 1981-)
Parents Walter Sobolewski
IMDB www.imdb.com/name/nm0030959
Awards Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame (2007)
Albums Van Halen (1978)
Music Groups Poverty’s Children, Balls, Snake, Mammoth, Van Halen, The Waboritas, Los Tres Gusanos, Planet Us, Chickenfoot (2008)
Movies The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, Weird Science, Edward Scissorhands, National Lampoon’s Vacation, The Dark Knight, Johnny Be Good, Pirates of Silicon Valley, Foxcatcher, Six Degrees of Separation, Freddy Got Fingered, Dead in Tombstone, Out of Bounds, All About the Benjamins, Six Pack, The Cavem…

Michael Anthony Sobolewski Important Facts

  • Father of two daughters, with wife Sue, Taylor (born 1992) and Elisha (born 1985).
  • Plays bass guitar for Chickenfoot.
  • Though he plays bass right-handed, he is actually left-handed.
  • Loves Jack Daniel’s whiskey.
  • Played bass guitar for Van Halen.
  • Son of Polish immigrants.
  • Attended Dana Junior High and Arcadia High School in Arcadia, California.

Michael Anthony Sobolewski Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
Strictly Come Dancing 2016 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Everybody Wants Some!! 2016 writer: “Everybody Wants Some!”, “Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love” Soundtrack
Ochéntame… otra vez 2016 TV Series documentary writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Rock & Roll Road Trip with Sammy Hagar 2016 TV Series performer – 1 episode Soundtrack
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia 2016 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Superkids – Die größten kleinen Talente der Welt 2015 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Minions 2015 writer: “Eruption” Soundtrack
Furious 7 2015 writer: “BLAST OFF” Soundtrack
Glee 2015 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Love Film Festival 2014 writer: “Jump” Soundtrack
Today at Wimbledon 2014 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon 2014 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Dancing on Ice 2014 TV Series writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
The Voice UK 2014 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Born to Be Wild: The Golden Age of American Rock 2014 TV Series documentary writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Masters Snooker 2014 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues 2013 writer: “Dance The Night Away” Soundtrack
South Park 2013 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
One Hit Wonderland 2013 TV Series documentary writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Star King 2013 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno 2011-2013 TV Series writer – 22 episodes Soundtrack
Celebrity Splash! Australia 2013 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
The World’s Greatest Tribute Bands 2013 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
The Footy Show 2013 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
This Is 40 2012 writer: “Little Guitars” Soundtrack
Argo 2012 writer: “Dance the Night Away” Soundtrack
That’s My Boy 2012 writer: “And The Cradle Will Rock”, “Dance The Night Away” Soundtrack
Late Show with David Letterman 2011 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
The Green Hornet 2011 writer: “Feel Your Love Tonight” Soundtrack
Wir sind Kaiser 2010 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Total Wipeout 2010 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Aqua Teen Hunger Force 2010 TV Series performer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Guitar Hero: Van Halen 2009 Video Game writer: “Ain’t Talkin Bout Love”, “And The Cradle Will Rock”, “Atomic Punk”, “Beautiful Girls”, “Cathedral”, “Dance The Night Away”, “Eruption”, “Everybody Wants Some”, “Feel Your Love Tonight”, “Hang Em High”, “Hear About It Later”, “Hot For Teacher”, “I’m The One”, “Jamie’s Cryin”, “Jump”, “Little Guitars”, “Loss Of Control”, “Mean Street”, “Panama”, “Romeo Delight”, “Running With The Devil”, “So This Is Love”, “Somebody Get Me A Doctor”, “Spanish Fly”, “Unchained” Soundtrack
Electric Dreams 2009 TV Mini-Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Zombieland 2009 writer: “Everybody Wants Some” Soundtrack
Rage 2009 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Guitar Hero World Tour 2008 Video Game writer: “Hot For Teacher” Soundtrack
Metal: A Headbanger’s Journey 2005 Documentary writer: “Eruption” – as Anthony Soundtrack
American Dad! 2005 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
I’m Sammy Hagar 2004 Short performer: “Why Can’t This Be Love” / writer: “Ain’t Talkin’ Bout Love”, “Why Can’t This Be Love” Soundtrack
High Chaparall 2004 TV Series documentary writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Little Nicky 2000 writer: “Running With the Devil” Soundtrack
Freaks and Geeks 1999-2000 TV Series writer – 4 episodes Soundtrack
Ready to Rumble 2000 writer: “Runnin’ With The Devil” Soundtrack
Mission to Mars 2000 writer: “Dance The Night Away” Soundtrack
Detroit Rock City 1999 writer: “Running With The Devil” Soundtrack
Lost & Found 1999/I writer: “Runnin’ with the Devil” Soundtrack
Olympic Glory 1999 Documentary short writer: “Hot For Teacher” Soundtrack
Varsity Blues 1999 writer: “Hot For Teacher” Soundtrack
Private Parts 1997 writer: “Jamie’s Cryin'”, “Dance The Night Away” Soundtrack
Twister 1996 writer: “Humans Being” Soundtrack
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie 1995 writer: “Dreams” Soundtrack
Airheads 1994 writer: “I’m the One” – as M. Anthony Soundtrack
Van Halen Live: Right Here, Right Now 1993 Video writer: “Poundcake”, “Judgement Day”, “Man on a Mission”, “When It’s Love”, “In ‘N’ Out”, “Right Now”, “Pleasure Dome”, “Spanked”, “Runaround”, “Finish What Ya Started”, “Cabo Wabo”, “The Dream Is Over”, “Jump”, “Top of the World” Soundtrack
MTV Video Music Awards 1991 1991 TV Special writer: “Poundcake” Soundtrack
Shocker 1989 performer: “Shocker” Soundtrack
Van Halen Live Without a Net 1986 Video performer: “There’s Only One Way To Rock”, “Summer Nights”, “Get Up”, “5150”, “Best Of Both Worlds”, “Bass Solo”, “Panama”, “Love Walks In”, “I Can’t Drive 55”, “Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love”, “Why Can’t This Be Love”, “Rock and Roll” Soundtrack
Better Off Dead… 1985 writer: “Everybody Wants Some!!” Soundtrack
WKRP in Cincinnati 1978 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Aqua Teen Hunger Force 2010 TV Series Michael Anthony Actor
Van Halen: Hot for Teacher 1984 Video short Michael Anthony Actor
Van Halen Live Without a Net 1986 Video Composer
Van Halen: Hot for Teacher 1984 Video short Composer
Sydney 1990 TV Series composer: theme music – 1990 Music Department
Rock & Roll Road Trip with Sammy Hagar 2016 TV Series Himself – Bass Guitar: Van Halen, The Circle / Himself / Himself – Guest Self
Sammy Hagar & the Circle Live: At Your Service 2015 Video Himself – Bass & Vocals Self
Sammy Hagar & Friends: Personal Jesus 2014 Short Himself Self
Diners, Drive-ins and Dives 2013 TV Series Himself Self
Sammy Hagar and Friends Annual Cabo Wabo Birthday Bash 2013 TV Movie Himself – Bass & Vocals Self
Riffs 2012 TV Short Himself Self
That Metal Show 2010-2012 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
Rockpalast 2012 TV Series Himself – Bass & Backing Vocals Self
Metal Evolution 2011 TV Series documentary Himself Self
Rock N’ Roll Fantasy Camp 2010 TV Series Himself Self
Go There Once, Be There Twice 2010 Video Himself Self
Chickenfoot: Get Your Buzz on Live 2009 Video documentary Himself Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live! 2009 TV Series Himself Self
Chickenfoot: Soap on a Rope 2009 Short Himself Self
Chickenfoot: Oh Yeah 2009 Short Himself Self
The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien 2009 TV Series Himself – Musical Guest Self
Sammy Hagar & the Wabos: Livin It Up! 2006 TV Special Himself – Bass Guitar & Vocals Self
The Van Halen Story: The Early Years 2003 Video documentary Himself Self
The Long Road to Cabo 2003 Video documentary Himself Self
Howard Stern 1998 TV Series Himself Self
Van Halen: Video Hits Vol. 1 1996 Video Himself Self
Van Halen: Humans Being 1996 Short Himself Self
Van Halen Live: Right Here, Right Now 1993 Video Himself Self
MTV Video Music Awards 1992 1992 TV Special Himself – Van Halen Bassist Self
Van Halen Live Without a Net 1986 Video Himself Self
Rock Legends 2016 TV Series documentary Himself Archive Footage
Video on Trial 2006 TV Series Himself – Van Halen Archive Footage