Chester Thompson

Chester Thompson

76 · Born: Dec 11, 1948

Personal Details

BornDec 11, 1948 Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Biography

Chester Cortez Thompson, an accomplished American musician, has built a distinguished career as a skilled drummer, percussionist, session musician, producer, and educator. His extensive experience has earned him widespread recognition, particularly for his notable collaborations with renowned artists. Notably, Thompson spent a significant period working alongside the innovative and influential Frank Zappa and his band, The Mothers of Invention, from 1973 to 1975. Additionally, he made a lasting impact on the progressive rock scene, serving as a member of the iconic Genesis from 1977 to 1992, and again in 2007.

Career

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2023
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2020
{"id":104198,"title":"Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words","year":"2016","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/eat-that-question-frank-zappa-in-his-own-words","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_104198.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_104198.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
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2015
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2014
{"id":251686,"title":"A Token of His Extreme","year":"2013","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/a-token-of-his-extreme","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_251686.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_251686.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
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2008
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{"id":78195,"title":"Classic Albums","year":"2007","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/classic-albums-2007","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_78195.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_78195.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
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{"id":51075,"title":"Genesis: The Video Show","year":"2005","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/genesis-the-video-show","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_51075.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_51075.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
{"id":152032,"title":"Phil Collins: Live at Montreux 2004","year":"2004","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/phil-collins-live-at-montreux-2004","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_152032.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_152032.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
{"id":92295,"title":"Phil Collins: Finally... The First Farewell Tour","year":"2004","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/phil-collins-finally-the-first-farewell-tour","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_92295.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_92295.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":108023,"title":"The Genesis Songbook","year":"2001","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-genesis-songbook","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_108023.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_108023.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
{"id":108043,"title":"Santana: Supernatural Live","year":"2000","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/santana-supernatural-live","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6itl4pp84jb0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6itl4pp84jb0.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
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1993
{"id":78983,"title":"Phil Collins: Seriously Live","year":"1990","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/phil-collins-seriously-live","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_78983.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_78983.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
{"id":85849,"title":"The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels","year":"1988","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-true-story-of-frank-zappas-200-motels-1988","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_85849.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_85849.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
{"id":162704,"title":"The Dub Room Special!","year":"1982","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-dub-room-special","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162704.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162704.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
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1981