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

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

Self (archive footage)

Genesis - Live from Knebworth

Self

Zappa

Self (archive footage)

Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words

Self (archive footage)

Frank Zappa & The Mothers: Roxy: The Movie

Himself

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

Self - Drums

Phil Collins - Serious Hits Live

Self - Drums, Percussion

Genesis - Three Sides Live

Self - Drums