Birth Name: Michael Anthony Sobolewski

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 20, 1954

Ethnicity: Polish

Michael Anthony is an American musician, singer, and songwriter. He is the bassist of rock bands Chickenfoot and The Circle, and was previously the bassist and backing vocalist of rock band Van Halen. Other members of Van Halen include/have included Sammy Hagar, David Lee Roth, Alex Van Halen, Eddie Van Halen, and Wolfgang Van Halen.

His father played the trumpet. His family moved to Arcadia, California, during his teen years. He is married to Sue Hendry, with whom he has two children.