Chester Thompson

Chester Thompson

🎂 11th December 1948 (77 yrs) 📍 Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Known For

Zappa

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.

Chester Thompson

🎬 Movies Featuring Chester Thompson

Phil Collins - No Jacket Required 2025 Mix

Phil Collins - No Jacket Required 2025 Mix (2025)

as Self
Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep

Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep (2025)

as Self (drums)
Louder Than Rock

Louder Than Rock (2023)

as Self
Zappa

Zappa (2020)

as Self (archive footage)
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words

Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words (2016)

as Self (archive footage)
Frank Zappa & The Mothers: Roxy: The Movie

Frank Zappa & The Mothers: Roxy: The Movie (2015)

as Himself
Cheepnis

Cheepnis (2014)

as Himself
Frank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme

Frank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme (2013)

as Himself
Phil Collins: Going Back - Live at the Roseland Ballroom, NYC

Phil Collins: Going Back - Live at the Roseland Ballroom, NYC (2010)

as Self - Drums
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The Drummers of Frank Zappa Roundtable Discussion and Performance (2010)

as Self
Genesis: When in Rome 2007

Genesis: When in Rome 2007 (2008)

as Self
Genesis | Members Only DVD

Genesis | Members Only DVD (2008)

as Self
Genesis | Live in Düsseldorf

Genesis | Live in Düsseldorf (2007)

as Self
The Long Goodnight: A Film About Phil Collins

The Long Goodnight: A Film About Phil Collins (2007)

as Self
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation

Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation (2007)

as Self (archive footage)
Frank Zappa: Roxy, 1973

Frank Zappa: Roxy, 1973 (2007)

Santana: In Concert

Santana: In Concert (2005)

as Self - Keyboards
Frank Zappa: A Token of His Extreme

Frank Zappa: A Token of His Extreme (2005)

as Himself
Genesis: The Video Show

Genesis: The Video Show (2005)

as Self (archive footage)
Phil Collins: Live at Montreux 2004

Phil Collins: Live at Montreux 2004 (2004)

as Self - Drums
Phil Collins: Finally... The First Farewell Tour

Phil Collins: Finally... The First Farewell Tour (2004)

as Self - Drums
Inside Genesis: 1975-1980

Inside Genesis: 1975-1980 (2004)

as Self (archive footage)
Explosão de Adoração: Aline Barros In Korea Ao Vivo

Explosão de Adoração: Aline Barros In Korea Ao Vivo (2002)

Steve Hackett: The Tokyo Tapes - Live In Japan 1996

Steve Hackett: The Tokyo Tapes - Live In Japan 1996 (2001)

as Himself - Drums
Genesis | Songbook

Genesis | Songbook (2001)

as Self
Santana: Supernatural Live

Santana: Supernatural Live (2000)

as Self
God Is Able - Ron Kenoly

God Is Able - Ron Kenoly (1994)

as Drums and Percussion
Genesis - The Way We Walk: Live in Concert

Genesis - The Way We Walk: Live in Concert (1993)

as Self
No Image

Genesis | A Midsummer Night's Dance (1992)

as Self
Genesis | Opening Night

Genesis | Opening Night (1992)

as Self
Phil Collins - Serious Hits Live

Phil Collins - Serious Hits Live (1990)

as Self - Drums, Percussion
Genesis - Live at Wembley Stadium

Genesis - Live at Wembley Stadium (1989)

as Self
Genesis: Invisible Touch Tour

Genesis: Invisible Touch Tour (1988)

as Self
The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels

The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels (1988)

as Self (archive footage)
Genesis | Live at Montreux 1987

Genesis | Live at Montreux 1987 (1987)

as Self
Phil Collins: No Ticket Required

Phil Collins: No Ticket Required (1985)

as Self
Genesis | Live: The MAMA Tour - National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham

Genesis | Live: The MAMA Tour - National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham (1984)

as Self
Genesis | MAMA Tour Rehearsal

Genesis | MAMA Tour Rehearsal (1983)

as Self
Phil Collins: Live at Perkins Palace

Phil Collins: Live at Perkins Palace (1982)

as Self
Frank Zappa: The Dub Room Special!

Frank Zappa: The Dub Room Special! (1982)

as Self
Genesis - Three Sides Live

Genesis - Three Sides Live (1981)

as Self - Drums
Genesis in Liverpool

Genesis in Liverpool (1980)

as Self
Genesis - Live in London: The Lyceum Tapes May 7, 1980

Genesis - Live in London: The Lyceum Tapes May 7, 1980 (1980)

as Self
Genesis - Live in London: The Lyceum Tapes May 6, 1980

Genesis - Live in London: The Lyceum Tapes May 6, 1980 (1980)

as Self
Weather Report: Live in Berlin

Weather Report: Live in Berlin (1975)