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(46 works)
Classic Albums
1997Classic Albums
1997
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
2016Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
2016
Zappa
2020Zappa
2020
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation
2007Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation
2007
The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
1988The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
1988
Genesis - Live at Wembley Stadium
1989Genesis - Live at Wembley Stadium
1989
Phil Collins: Finally... The First Farewell Tour
2004Phil Collins: Finally... The First Farewell Tour
2004
Santana: Supernatural Live
2000Santana: Supernatural Live
2000
Frank Zappa & The Mothers: Roxy: The Movie
2015Frank Zappa & The Mothers: Roxy: The Movie
2015
Phil Collins: Live at Montreux 2004
2004Phil Collins: Live at Montreux 2004
2004
Genesis: When in Rome 2007
2008Genesis: When in Rome 2007
2008
Phil Collins: Going Back - Live at the Roseland Ballroom, NYC
2010Phil Collins: Going Back - Live at the Roseland Ballroom, NYC
2010
Genesis - Live from Knebworth
1992Genesis - Live from Knebworth
1992
Frank Zappa: The Dub Room Special!
1982Frank Zappa: The Dub Room Special!
1982
The Long Goodnight: A Film About Phil Collins
2007The Long Goodnight: A Film About Phil Collins
2007
Genesis - Live in London: The Lyceum Tapes May 6, 1980
1980Genesis - Live in London: The Lyceum Tapes May 6, 1980
1980
Genesis: Invisible Touch Tour
1988Genesis: Invisible Touch Tour
1988
Phil Collins - Serious Hits Live
1990Phil Collins - Serious Hits Live
1990
Genesis | Songbook
2001Genesis | Songbook
2001
Louder Than Rock
2023Louder Than Rock
2023
Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep
2025Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep
2025
Genesis | Live: The MAMA Tour - National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham
1984Genesis | Live: The MAMA Tour - National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham
1984
Frank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme
2013Frank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme
2013
Genesis - Three Sides Live
1981Genesis - Three Sides Live
1981
Genesis: The Video Show
2005Genesis: The Video Show
2005
Genesis | Live in Düsseldorf
2007Genesis | Live in Düsseldorf
2007
Frank Zappa: A Token of His Extreme
2005Frank Zappa: A Token of His Extreme
2005
Genesis - Live in London: The Lyceum Tapes May 7, 1980
1980Genesis - Live in London: The Lyceum Tapes May 7, 1980
1980
Santana: In Concert
2005Santana: In Concert
2005
Genesis | Opening Night
1992Genesis | Opening Night
1992
Phil Collins: No Ticket Required
1985Phil Collins: No Ticket Required
1985
Phil Collins: Live at Perkins Palace
1982Phil Collins: Live at Perkins Palace
1982
Genesis | MAMA Tour Rehearsal
1983Genesis | MAMA Tour Rehearsal
1983
Genesis | Live at Montreux 1987
1987Genesis | Live at Montreux 1987
1987
Genesis in Liverpool
1980Genesis in Liverpool
1980
Cheepnis
2014Cheepnis
2014
Phil Collins - No Jacket Required 2025 Mix
2025Phil Collins - No Jacket Required 2025 Mix
2025
Inside Genesis: 1975-1980
2004Inside Genesis: 1975-1980
2004
Genesis Raindrops Over Hamburg
2007Genesis Raindrops Over Hamburg
2007
Genesis - The Way We Walk: Live in Concert
1993Genesis - The Way We Walk: Live in Concert
1993
Genesis | Members Only DVD
2008Genesis | Members Only DVD
2008
Frank Zappa: Roxy, 1973
2007Frank Zappa: Roxy, 1973
2007
God Is Able - Ron Kenoly
1994God Is Able - Ron Kenoly
1994
Weather Report: Live in Berlin
1975Weather Report: Live in Berlin
1975
Steve Hackett: The Tokyo Tapes - Live In Japan 1996
2001Steve Hackett: The Tokyo Tapes - Live In Japan 1996
2001
Explosão de Adoração: Aline Barros In Korea Ao Vivo
2002Explosão de Adoração: Aline Barros In Korea Ao Vivo
2002