Michael Anthony is an American musician best known as the bassist for the rock band Van Halen. He was born on June 20, 1954 in Chicago, IL and began playing for the supergroup Chickenfoot in 2006. He is widely recognized for his skillful bass playing and has been a part of the rock music scene for decades.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $60 million (2024)
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About
American musician best known as the Bassist for rock band Van Halen. He began playing for supergroup Chickenfoot in 2006.
Before Fame
Since most of his friends in high school were already playing guitar, he picked up the bass and began by imitating Jack Bruce of Cream.
Trivia
He was said to have a collection of 150 bass guitars, including one made by the spirit maker Jack Daniels, which is shaped like a whiskey bottle.
Family Life
He was born in Chicago, Illinois and his interest in guitar playing was nurtured by his father. He has two daughters, Elisha and Taylor, with his wife Sue.
Associated With
He and Eddie Van Halen attended Pasadena City College together.