Chester Thompson

Chester Thompsonborn 1948

usually

Actor

Popularity

1.2

Famous

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.

Credits

Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep
Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep

2025

Documentary • Music

as Self (drums)

0
0.3
Louder Than Rock
Louder Than Rock

2023

Documentary • Music

as Self

4
0.3
Zappa
Zappa

2020

Documentary • Music

as Self (archive footage)

7.3
0.7
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words

2016

Documentary • Music

as Self (archive footage)

7.3
0.6
Frank Zappa & The Mothers: Roxy: The Movie
Frank Zappa & The Mothers: Roxy: The Movie

2015

Music

as Himself

6.8
0.4
Cheepnis
Cheepnis

2014

Music

as Himself

0
0.2
Frank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme
Frank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme

2013

Music

as Himself

6.1
0.2
Phil Collins: Going Back - Live at the Roseland Ballroom, NYC
Phil Collins: Going Back - Live at the Roseland Ballroom, NYC

2010

Music

as Self - Drums

6.9
0.1
The Drummers of Frank Zappa Roundtable Discussion and Performance
The Drummers of Frank Zappa Roundtable Discussion and Performance

2010

Documentary • Music

as Self

4.8
0.1
Genesis: When in Rome 2007
Genesis: When in Rome 2007

2008

Music

as Self

7.7
0.1
Genesis | Members Only DVD
Genesis | Members Only DVD

2008

Music

as Self

0
0.2
Genesis | Live in Düsseldorf
Genesis | Live in Düsseldorf

2007

Music

as Self

4.8
0.1
The Long Goodnight: A Film About Phil Collins
The Long Goodnight: A Film About Phil Collins

2007

Documentary

as Self

0
0.1
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation

2007

Documentary • Music

as Self (archive footage)

6.5
0.2
Frank Zappa: Roxy, 1973
Frank Zappa: Roxy, 1973

2007

Music

0
0.1
Santana: In Concert
Santana: In Concert

2005

Music

as Self - Keyboards

0
0.1
Frank Zappa: A Token of His Extreme
Frank Zappa: A Token of His Extreme

2005

Music

as Himself

7.7
0.2
Genesis: The Video Show
Genesis: The Video Show

2005

Music

as Self (archive footage)

8.5
0.1
Phil Collins: Live at Montreux 2004
Phil Collins: Live at Montreux 2004

2004

Music

as Self - Drums

7.2
0.3
Phil Collins: Finally... The First Farewell Tour
Phil Collins: Finally... The First Farewell Tour

2004

Music

as Self - Drums

8.2
0.3
Inside Genesis: 1975-1980
Inside Genesis: 1975-1980

2004

Documentary • Music

as Self (archive footage)

8
0.6
Steve Hackett: The Tokyo Tapes - Live In Japan 1996
Steve Hackett: The Tokyo Tapes - Live In Japan 1996

2001

Music

as Himself - Drums

8
0
Genesis | Songbook
Genesis | Songbook

2001

Music

as Self

6.8
0.1
Santana: Supernatural Live
Santana: Supernatural Live

2000

Music

as Self

7
0.1
God Is Able - Ron Kenoly
God Is Able - Ron Kenoly

1994

Music

as Drums and Percussion

0
0
Genesis - The Way We Walk: Live in Concert
Genesis - The Way We Walk: Live in Concert

1993

Music

as Self

7.3
0.1
Genesis | A Midsummer Night's Dance
Genesis | A Midsummer Night's Dance

1992

Music

as Self

0
0.2
Genesis | Opening Night
Genesis | Opening Night

1992

Music

as Self

0
0.1
Phil Collins - Serious Hits Live
Phil Collins - Serious Hits Live

1990

Music

as Self - Drums, Percussion

7.9
0.1
Genesis | Live at Wembley Stadium
Genesis | Live at Wembley Stadium

1989

Music

as Self

8.5
0.2
Genesis: Invisible Touch Tour
Genesis: Invisible Touch Tour

1988

Music

as Self

9.8
0.1
The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels

1988

Comedy • Documentary • Music

as Self (archive footage)

7.5
0.3
Genesis | Live at Montreux 1987
Genesis | Live at Montreux 1987

1987

Music

as Self

0
0
Phil Collins: No Ticket Required
Phil Collins: No Ticket Required

1985

Music

as Self

6.9
0
Genesis | Live: The MAMA Tour - National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham
Genesis | Live: The MAMA Tour - National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham

1984

Documentary • Music

as Self

7.1
0.1
Genesis | MAMA Tour Rehearsal
Genesis | MAMA Tour Rehearsal

1983

Music

as Self

0
0
Phil Collins: Live at Perkins Palace
Phil Collins: Live at Perkins Palace

1982

Music

as Self

10
0.1
Frank Zappa: The Dub Room Special!
Frank Zappa: The Dub Room Special!

1982

Comedy • Music

as Self

5.9
0.2
Genesis | Three Sides Live
Genesis | Three Sides Live

1981

Music

as Self - Drums

8.5
0.1
Genesis in Liverpool
Genesis in Liverpool

1980

Documentary • Music

as Self

0
0.1
Genesis | Live in London: The Lyceum Tapes May 7, 1980
Genesis | Live in London: The Lyceum Tapes May 7, 1980

1980

Music

as Self

0
0.1
Genesis | Live in London: The Lyceum Tapes May 6, 1980
Genesis | Live in London: The Lyceum Tapes May 6, 1980

1980

Music

as Self

7
0.1
Weather Report: Live in Berlin
Weather Report: Live in Berlin

1975

Music

0
0

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