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Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
December 11, 1948
Place of Birth
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Also Known As
- Genesis
- Chester Cortez Thompson
- Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention
- The Chester Thompson Trio
Chester Thompson
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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
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Self (drums)
Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep
2025
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Self
Louder Than Rock
2023
7.3
Self (archive footage)
Zappa
2020
7.3
Self (archive footage)
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
2016
6.8
Himself
Frank Zappa & The Mothers: Roxy: The Movie
2015
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Himself
Cheepnis
2014
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Himself
Frank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme
2013
6.9
Self - Drums
Phil Collins: Going Back - Live at the Roseland Ballroom, NYC
2010
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Self
The Drummers of Frank Zappa Roundtable Discussion and Performance
2010
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Self
Genesis: When in Rome 2007
2008
Credits
Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep
as Self (drums)
2025
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Louder Than Rock
as Self
2023
4.0
Zappa
as Self (archive footage)
2020
7.3
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
as Self (archive footage)
2016
7.3
Frank Zappa & The Mothers: Roxy: The Movie
as Himself
2015
6.8
Cheepnis
as Himself
2014
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Frank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme
as Himself
2013
6.1
Phil Collins: Going Back - Live at the Roseland Ballroom, NYC
as Self - Drums
2010
6.9
🎬
The Drummers of Frank Zappa Roundtable Discussion and Performance
as Self
2010
4.8
Genesis: When in Rome 2007
as Self
2008
7.7
Genesis | Members Only DVD
as Self
2008
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Genesis | Live in Düsseldorf
as Self
2007
4.8
The Long Goodnight: A Film About Phil Collins
as Self
2007
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Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation
as Self (archive footage)
2007
6.5
Frank Zappa: Roxy, 1973
2007
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Santana: In Concert
as Self - Keyboards
2005
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Frank Zappa: A Token of His Extreme
as Himself
2005
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Genesis: The Video Show
as Self (archive footage)
2005
8.5
Phil Collins: Live at Montreux 2004
as Self - Drums
2004
7.2
Phil Collins: Finally... The First Farewell Tour
as Self - Drums
2004
8.2
Inside Genesis: 1975-1980
as Self (archive footage)
2004
8.0
Steve Hackett: The Tokyo Tapes - Live In Japan 1996
as Himself - Drums
2001
8.0
Genesis | Songbook
as Self
2001
6.8
Santana: Supernatural Live
as Self
2000
7.0
Classic Albums
as Self (archive footage)
1997
7.7
God Is Able - Ron Kenoly
as Drums and Percussion
1994
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Genesis - The Way We Walk: Live in Concert
as Self
1993
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🎬
Genesis | A Midsummer Night's Dance
as Self
1992
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Genesis | Opening Night
as Self
1992
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Phil Collins - Serious Hits Live
as Self - Drums, Percussion
1990
7.9
Genesis | Live at Wembley Stadium
as Self
1989
8.5
Genesis: Invisible Touch Tour
as Self
1988
9.8
The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
as Self (archive footage)
1988
7.5
Genesis | Live at Montreux 1987
as Self
1987
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Phil Collins: No Ticket Required
as Self
1985
6.9
Genesis | Live: The MAMA Tour - National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham
as Self
1984
7.1
Genesis | MAMA Tour Rehearsal
as Self
1983
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Phil Collins: Live at Perkins Palace
as Self
1982
10.0
Frank Zappa: The Dub Room Special!
as Self
1982
5.9
Genesis | Three Sides Live
as Self - Drums
1981
8.5
Genesis in Liverpool
as Self
1980
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Genesis | Live in London: The Lyceum Tapes May 7, 1980
as Self
1980
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Genesis | Live in London: The Lyceum Tapes May 6, 1980
as Self
1980
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Weather Report: Live in Berlin
1975
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