From GuitarWorld.com Jun 1, 2010 (Originally published in Guitar World, April 2010) By Randy Harward, Photo by Bryan Adams Chickenfoot's Michael Anthony tells Guitar World why he plays bass, his first gig and his most embarrassing moment on stage. What first inspired you to play bass? It was by default that I started playing bass. Everybody that I knew wanted … [Read more...]
Chickenfoot News
Michael and Sammy's band Chickenfoot is currently on break after releasing their second album "Chickenfoot III" and touring in support of it. The band is currently on hiatus. It's still unknown if or when Chickenfoot will record or tour again.
Joe Satriani Talks Solo Album, New Chickenfoot Songs, Politics
From BryanReesman.com: by Bryan Reesman on May.29, 2010, under Hard Rock & Metal, Music Musings Joe Satriani ripping into a lead with Chickenfoot. (Photo credit: Christie Goodwin.) Joe Satriani has forged a career out of combining shredding, six-string histrionics with a penchant for ear-catching melodies, racking up 15 Grammy nominations (although oddly, … [Read more...]
Chickenfoot: Second album update & new video
Lots of Chickenfoot news lately: 1) Second album update from Reuters.com: Chickenfoot steps toward second album DETROIT (Billboard) - Its all-star members may be working on other projects -- the new Red Hot Chili Peppers album for Chad Smith, solo sets for Sammy Hagar and Joe Satriani -- but Chickenfoot has already started work on its sophomore album. "This time … [Read more...]
Mad Anthony’s Hot Band and Hot Sauce (Part 2)
From BryanReesman.com: by Bryan Reesman Mad Anthony back in the day: All Jacked Up. Life is good for Michael Anthony. After three decades achieving fame and fortune playing with Van Halen, he now rocks out in another popular group, Chickenfoot, with ex-VH bandmate Sammy Hagar, guitarist Joe Satriani and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith. Their self-titled … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony UK interview
Michael Anthony discusses Chickenfoot with Nicky Horne from PlanetRock.com. Listen here. … [Read more...]
Mad Anthony’s Hot Band and Hot Sauce (Part 1)
From BryanReesman.com: by Bryan Reesman Michael Anthony certainly enjoys himself. He’s played in and toured with one of the biggest bands in rock and roll, Van Halen. He has his own hot sauce brand (Mad Anthony) and owns an outrageous collection of cars and bass guitars. And he’s still successful, currently playing with his ex-VH bandmate Sammy Hagar in … [Read more...]
Audio: Chickenfoot Live from Cabo
From WAAF.com: Use WAAF's widget to hear Chickenfoot's April 24th concert at Cabo Wabo ! Click here! … [Read more...]
Satriani Speaks on the Future of Supergroup Chickenfoot
From Bloginity.com: Coming off of the success of its self-titled debut album, the supergroup Chickenfoot is ready to write the next chapter in the Chickenfoot saga. The band, which features guitar god Joe Satriani, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Sammy Hagar, Van Halen founding member Michael Anthony and Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, released its debut, … [Read more...]
‘Foot’-notes from a fan: Cabo Wabo 20th Anniversary Bash!
Here's a story that's fitting for Cinco de Mayo - a full report from Cabo by Darin Bristow, who attended the 20th anniversary of the Cabo Wabo Cantina, April 22-24. Darin conceived and directed the animated video for Chickenfoot's "Get It Up." Cabo San Lucas is pretty damn hot folks. The sun shines there about 350 days out of 365, and at night when that great ball of fire … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony: My 6 career-defining records
From MusicRadar.com: Michael Anthony chooses his six best From big hits to even bigger hits, Michael Anthony's provided the foundation "Being a bass player is like being Rodney Dangerfield," says Michael Anthony. "The bottom line is, no matter how great we play, we don't get no respect!" He laughs and adds: "But hey, I'm used to it. I've played alongside Eddie … [Read more...]
Review: Chickenfoot “Get Your Buzz On (Live)” DVD & Blu-ray
AltSounds.com has written the following review of "Get Your Buzz On (Live), " the new DVD & Blu-ray from Chickenfoot. The DVD & Blu-Ray are in stock & shipping now at Van Halen Store, so do yourself a favor and order your copy today! (The official release date is May 4th). Chickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On LIVE DVD & Blu-Ray (Eagle Vision) April 25, … [Read more...]
Chickenfoot live concert from Cabo Wabo webcast
Chickenfoot is playing two free shows at the Cabo Wabo this weekend to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Cabo Wabo Cantina! Saturdays show will be broadcast online as a free webcast! LIVE WEBCAST TONIGHT (April 24th) from the Cabo Wabo Cantina at 9pm Mountain Time (8pm PDT, 11pm EDT)! Click this link to watch the concert! … [Read more...]