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When did Michael Anthony get into music?
Anthony 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 Michael Anthony's first release?
Where did Michael Anthony learn how to be a bass player?
What other bands did Michael Anothony play with before Van Halen?
His first band was called Poverty's Children. Other bands he played in included Black Opal, Balls, and Snake.
Did Michael Anthony have hits early in his career?
Did Michael Anthony go on tour at all during this early in his career?

Question: why did he decide to leave the band he was with and join Van Halens?
Self-contained rewrite: Why did Michael Anthony decide to leave Snake and join Van Halens?