Chester Thompson

Chester Thompson

Born 1948-12-11 (age 77) Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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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.

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Known For

Zappa
Zappa

2020

as Self (archive footage)

Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
Phil Collins: Live at Montreux 2004
Genesis: When in Rome 2007
Santana: Supernatural Live
The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels

1988

as Self (archive footage)

Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep
Louder Than Rock
Louder Than Rock

2023

as Self

Genesis | Opening Night
Genesis - Three Sides Live
Genesis - Three Sides Live

1981

as Self - Drums

Genesis: Invisible Touch Tour
Phil Collins - Serious Hits Live
Phil Collins - Serious Hits Live

1990

as Self - Drums, Percussion

Genesis: The Video Show
Genesis: The Video Show

2005

as Self (archive footage)