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