Chester Thompson
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.
Known For
Top 40 Movies
Zappa
2020
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
2016
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation
2007
The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
1988
Phil Collins: Finally... The First Farewell Tour
2004
Santana: In Concert
2005
Santana: Supernatural Live
2000
Louder Than Rock
2023
Phil Collins - No Jacket Required 2025 Mix
2025
Genesis: When in Rome 2007
2008
Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep
2025
Genesis - Live at Wembley Stadium
1989
Genesis | Opening Night
1992
Phil Collins: Going Back - Live at the Roseland Ballroom, NYC
2010
Phil Collins: Live at Montreux 2004
2004
Frank Zappa & The Mothers: Roxy: The Movie
2015
Genesis: Invisible Touch Tour
1988
Frank Zappa: The Dub Room Special!
1982
Frank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme
2013
The Long Goodnight: A Film About Phil Collins
2007
Genesis - Three Sides Live
1981
Genesis | Live at Montreux 1987
1987
Genesis - The Way We Walk: Live in Concert
1993
Genesis | Live in Düsseldorf
2007
Phil Collins - Serious Hits Live
1990
Genesis in Liverpool
1980
Genesis | Live: The MAMA Tour - National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham
1984
Frank Zappa: A Token of His Extreme
2005
Genesis - Live in London: The Lyceum Tapes May 6, 1980
1980
Frank Zappa: Roxy, 1973
2007
Genesis: The Video Show
2005
Genesis | Songbook
2001
Phil Collins: Live at Perkins Palace
1982
Cheepnis
2014
Genesis - Live in London: The Lyceum Tapes May 7, 1980
1980
Phil Collins: No Ticket Required
1985
Explosão de Adoração: Aline Barros In Korea Ao Vivo
2002
Genesis | Members Only DVD
2008
God Is Able - Ron Kenoly
1994