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Chester Thompson
Born
11 December 1948
Place
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Acting

Chester Thompson

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.

As actor

Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep

Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep

2025 · Self (drums)
Phil Collins - No Jacket Required 2025 Mix

Phil Collins - No Jacket Required 2025 Mix

2025 · Self
Louder Than Rock

Louder Than Rock

2023 · Self
Zappa

Zappa

2020 · Self (archive footage)
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words

Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words

2016 · Self (archive footage)
Frank Zappa & The Mothers: Roxy: The Movie

Frank Zappa & The Mothers: Roxy: The Movie

2015 · Himself
Cheepnis

Cheepnis

2014 · Himself
Frank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme

Frank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme

2013 · Himself

The Drummers of Frank Zappa Roundtable Discussion and Performance

2010 · Self
Phil Collins: Going Back - Live at the Roseland Ballroom, NYC

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

2010 · Self - Drums
Genesis: When in Rome 2007

Genesis: When in Rome 2007

2008 · Self
Genesis | Members Only DVD

Genesis | Members Only DVD

2008 · Self
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation

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

2007 · Self (archive footage)
Genesis | Live in Düsseldorf

Genesis | Live in Düsseldorf

2007 · Self
The Long Goodnight: A Film About Phil Collins

The Long Goodnight: A Film About Phil Collins

2007 · Self
Frank Zappa: Roxy, 1973

Frank Zappa: Roxy, 1973

2007
Genesis Raindrops Over Hamburg

Genesis Raindrops Over Hamburg

2007
Genesis: The Video Show

Genesis: The Video Show

2005 · Self (archive footage)
Frank Zappa: A Token of His Extreme

Frank Zappa: A Token of His Extreme

2005 · Himself
Santana: In Concert

Santana: In Concert

2005 · Self - Keyboards
Phil Collins: Finally... The First Farewell Tour

Phil Collins: Finally... The First Farewell Tour

2004 · Self - Drums
Phil Collins: Live at Montreux 2004

Phil Collins: Live at Montreux 2004

2004 · Self - Drums
Inside Genesis: 1975-1980

Inside Genesis: 1975-1980

2004 · Self (archive footage)
Explosão de Adoração: Aline Barros In Korea Ao Vivo

Explosão de Adoração: Aline Barros In Korea Ao Vivo

2002
Genesis | Songbook

Genesis | Songbook

2001 · Self
Steve Hackett: The Tokyo Tapes - Live In Japan 1996

Steve Hackett: The Tokyo Tapes - Live In Japan 1996

2001 · Himself - Drums
Santana: Supernatural Live

Santana: Supernatural Live

2000 · Self
God Is Able - Ron Kenoly

God Is Able - Ron Kenoly

1994 · Drums and Percussion
Genesis - The Way We Walk: Live in Concert

Genesis - The Way We Walk: Live in Concert

1993 · Self

Genesis | A Midsummer Night's Dance

1992 · Self