Conversation so far:
when did Michael Anthony (musician) get into music?
He took an interest in guitar as a teenager, but picked up the bass instead since most of his other friends already played guitar or drums.
what was his first release?
During this time, bass player Mark Stone parted ways with Mammoth and the Van Halens decided to audition Anthony as a replacement.

Question: Did they like him?
Self-contained rewrite: Did the Van Halens like Michael Anthony?