Chester Thompson
Known For
Acting
Born
1948-12-11 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Biography
Chester Cortez Thompson is an American musician. He is primarily a drummer, percussionist, session musician, producer, and teacher. Thompson is perhaps best known for working with Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention from 1973 to 1975, and with the progressive rock band Genesis from 1977 to 1992, and again in 2007. He is a current member of his jazz group, the Chester Thompson Trio, formed in 2011.
Most Known For
Classic Albums
as Self (archive footage)
Zappa
as Self (archive footage)
Phil Collins: Finally... The First Farewell Tour
as Self - Drums
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
as Self (archive footage)
Frank Zappa & The Mothers: Roxy: The Movie
as Himself
Phil Collins: Live at Montreux 2004
as Self - Drums
Santana: Supernatural Live
as Self
Phil Collins: Going Back - Live at the Roseland Ballroom, NYC
as Self - Drums
Genesis: The Video Show
as Self (archive footage)
Genesis: When in Rome 2007
as Self
Louder Than Rock
as Self
The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
as Self (archive footage)
Santana: In Concert
as Self - Keyboards
Genesis | Live: The MAMA Tour - National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham
as Self
Phil Collins - Serious Hits Live
as Self - Drums, Percussion
Genesis: Invisible Touch Tour
as Self
Genesis - Live at Wembley Stadium
as Self
Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep
as Self (drums)
Genesis | Songbook
as Self
Genesis | A Midsummer Night's Dance
as Self