Michael Anthony

About Michael Anthony

American musician best known as the bassist for rock band Van Halen. In 2006, he joined the supergroup Chickenfoot.

Michael Anthony before fame

Because most of his high school buddies played guitar, he picked up the bass and began emulating Cream's Jack Bruce.

Achievement of Michael Anthony

He was believed to have a collection of 150 bass guitars, including one designed like a whiskey bottle and created by the alcohol producer Jack Daniels.

Michael Anthony family life

He was born in Chicago, Illinois, and his father encouraged him to learn to play the guitar. With his wife Sue, he has two kids, Elisha and Taylor.

Associations of Michael Anthony

He and Eddie Van Halen were classmates at Pasadena City College.

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