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...]
Michael Anthony
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 pays tribute to Ronnie James Dio
From Mad Anthony Cafe: R.I.P. RONNIE JAMES DIO POSTED: 5.17.2010 "I was saddened to hear yesterday about the passing of one of rock's most powerful vocalists, Ronnie James Dio. He was an influence to me, growing up playing music. I remember in Van Halen we used to do "Man on The Silver Mountain" in the club days, and during one of our early tours we played a festival in … [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...]
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...]
Michael Anthony All Access 360
YamahaYCAA -- April, 2010 -- Michael Anthony takes you on a wild ride while shooting for Yamaha All Access magazine! Check out his amazing vintage cars, new Yamaha basses, and you'll never guess what instrument he started off playing! … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony of Van Halen & Chickenfoot Shares His Favorite Songs
From AOL Radio Blog: Bass Player for rock supergroup Chickenfoot Michael Anthony is this week's guest blogger for AOL Radio, sharing his favorite songs. Also former member of rock outfit Van Halen, Anthony shows a strong influence on classic rock and heavy metal -- especially tracks that rock walking bass lines and trills. Featuring Hendrix, Cream, Deep Purple and more, … [Read more...]
“Mad Anthony TV” launches!
MAD ANTHONY TV - UNCUT & UNDERGROUND Mad Anthony TV is the Official YouTube Channel of Michael Anthony and Mad Anthony's Cafe. Here you'll find all kinds of wild and wacky videos: on stage, backstage and all around random nuttiness...there's something for everyone at Mad Anthony TV! Click to Watch Mad Anthony TV Here's a sample: … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony at NAMM 2010
Michael will be appearing at NAMM 2010 in Anaheim, CA on Thursday, January 14 and will be hosting autograph sessions at the following times and locations: # Dean Markeley - 1:00 # Peavey - 3:30 … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar’s 18-year journey from Baja to the Strip
From Las Vegas Sun: By Robin Leach Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009 | 6:02 p.m. Rocker Sammy Hagar has finally opened his Las Vegas flagship outpost of Cabo Wabo Cantina that he founded in 1991. It’s taken 18 years to bring the party playground up from the Mexican Baja to Sin City. Just hours before its official weekend opening in Planet Hollywood’s Miracle Mile Shops, … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony interview with Ultimate Guitar
From UltimateGuitar.com: Michael Anthony: 'It Is An Unusual Mix Of Characters That Make Up This Band' Chickenfoot are comprised of former Van Halen and Montrose vocalist Sammy Hagar, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony and world renowned electric guitarist Joe Satriani. The group is already being hailed as one of the most … [Read more...]