Born 1948 (age 77) · Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Appears in 47 titles

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.

Filmography

Zappa
7.3
Zappa
2020
as Self (archive footage)
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
7.4
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
2016
as Self (archive footage)
Genesis: When in Rome 2007
7.8
Genesis: When in Rome 2007
2008
as Self
Genesis - Three Sides Live
8.4
Genesis - Three Sides Live
1981
as Self - Drums
Phil Collins: Finally... The First Farewell Tour
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation
Phil Collins: Live at Montreux 2004
7.5
Phil Collins: Live at Montreux 2004
2004
as Self - Drums
Santana: Supernatural Live
7.0
Santana: Supernatural Live
2000
as Self
Phil Collins - Serious Hits Live
8.2
Phil Collins - Serious Hits Live
1990
as Self - Drums, Percussion
Genesis | Songbook
7.6
Genesis | Songbook
2001
as Self
Frank Zappa: The Dub Room Special!
Genesis - Live at Wembley Stadium
Genesis - The Way We Walk: Live in Concert
Genesis: The Video Show
8.5
Genesis: The Video Show
2005
as Self (archive footage)
Frank Zappa & The Mothers: Roxy: The Movie
Phil Collins: No Ticket Required
Frank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme
The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
7.3
The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
1988
as Self (archive footage)