Michael Anthony

Sometimes getting fired from a big band isn't the end of the world. It's exactly what's needed to launch something that's successful in its own right.

The following rock and metal musicians have always been universally known by fans and other musicians for being very nice.

Crewman for 43 years says he and bassist have lived in different worlds, while veteran U2 tech admits he prayed every night during Sphere residency.

With Alex Van Halen and David Lee Roth seemingly retired, the bassist says he's "the only one from the original band left out here."

He promises the Van Halen-focused trek will be "100% live."

Bassist claims record label support was the only thing that kept his band on the 1978 tour.

Van Halen bassist recalls being stunned as Ward "didn't even flinch."

The Van Halen bassist "never had a chance to really settle any differences" that he had with Eddie before his death.

Bassist says the band could have "kicked the ass out of this thing" if everyone had shown up.

Bassist will celebrate band's legacy with Sammy Hagar on this summer's Best of All Worlds tour.