Chester Thompson
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- December 11, 1948
- Birthplace
- Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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
Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep 2025
as Self (drums)
Louder Than Rock 2023
as Self
Zappa 2020
as Self (archive footage)
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words 2016
as Self (archive footage)
Frank Zappa & The Mothers: Roxy: The Movie 2015
as Himself
Cheepnis 2014
as Himself
Frank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme 2013
as Himself
Phil Collins: Going Back - Live at the Roseland Ballroom, NYC 2010
as Self - Drums
- The Drummers of Frank Zappa Roundtable Discussion and Performance
The Drummers of Frank Zappa Roundtable Discussion and Performance 2010
as Self
Genesis: When in Rome 2007 2008
as Self
Genesis | Members Only DVD 2008
as Self
Genesis | Live in Düsseldorf 2007
as Self
Genesis Raindrops Over Hamburg 2007
Actor
The Long Goodnight: A Film About Phil Collins 2007
as Self
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation 2007
as Self (archive footage)
Frank Zappa: Roxy, 1973 2007
Actor
Santana: In Concert 2005
as Self - Keyboards
Frank Zappa: A Token of His Extreme 2005
as Himself
Genesis: The Video Show 2005
as Self (archive footage)
Phil Collins: Live at Montreux 2004 2004
as Self - Drums
Phil Collins: Finally... The First Farewell Tour 2004
as Self - Drums
Inside Genesis: 1975-1980 2004
as Self (archive footage)
Explosão de Adoração: Aline Barros In Korea Ao Vivo 2002
Actor
Steve Hackett: The Tokyo Tapes - Live In Japan 1996 2001
as Himself - Drums
Genesis | Songbook 2001
as Self
Santana: Supernatural Live 2000
as Self
God Is Able - Ron Kenoly 1994
as Drums and Percussion
Genesis - The Way We Walk: Live in Concert 1993
as Self
Genesis - Live from Knebworth 1992
as Self
- Genesis | A Midsummer Night's Dance
Genesis | A Midsummer Night's Dance 1992
as Self
Genesis | Opening Night 1992
as Self
Phil Collins - Serious Hits Live 1990
as Self - Drums, Percussion
Genesis - Live at Wembley Stadium 1989
as Self
Genesis: Invisible Touch Tour 1988
as Self
The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels 1988
as Self (archive footage)
Genesis | Live at Montreux 1987 1987
as Self
Phil Collins: No Ticket Required 1985
as Self
Genesis | Live: The MAMA Tour - National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham 1984
as Self
Genesis | MAMA Tour Rehearsal 1983
as Self
Phil Collins: Live at Perkins Palace 1982
as Self
Frank Zappa: The Dub Room Special! 1982
as Self
Genesis - Three Sides Live 1981
as Self - Drums
Genesis in Liverpool 1980
as Self
Genesis - Live in London: The Lyceum Tapes May 7, 1980 1980
as Self
Genesis - Live in London: The Lyceum Tapes May 6, 1980 1980
as Self
Weather Report: Live in Berlin 1975
Actor
Credits from TMDB.