Michael Anthony - Van Halen, Sammy Hagar

According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Van Halen holds the record for the most #1 hits on Billboard’s mainstream Rock list. The band’s 1978 self-titled debut — universally considered one of hard rock’s greatest albums — has a legacy that puts them in the larger list of Top Selling Artists of all time, and as one of seven rock groups that have had two albums sell more than 10 million copies in the US.

When one thinks of VH, it’s usually Eddie Van Halen’s legendary guitar innovation or ongoing singer drama. But Michael Anthony's bass playing on hard rock standards such as “Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love,” “And The Cradle Will Rock,” “Somebody Get Me A Doctor” and in particular, the air-raid intro/apocalyptic bass crunch of “Runnin’ With The Devil” indicate just how crucial Anthony’s bass heft and characteristic background vocals are to Van Halen’s overall sound. Michael Anthony now plays with Sammy Hagar.

Michael Anthony’s current rig: SVT-4PRO, SVT-2PRO, SVT-810E