Chester Thompson

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.

  • Title: Chester Thompson
  • Popularity: 1.089
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1948-12-11
  • Place of Birth: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
  • Homepage: https://chesterthompson.com/
  • Also Known As: Genesis, Chester Cortez Thompson, Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention, The Chester Thompson Trio
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Chester Thompson Movies

  • 2004
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    Phil Collins: Finally... The First Farewell Tour

    Phil Collins: Finally... The First Farewell Tour

    8.3 2004 HD

    In 2004, Phil Collins began the first leg of an international concert tour which Collins announced would mark his retirement from live performing....

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  • 2008
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    Genesis: When in Rome 2007

    Genesis: When in Rome 2007

    7.7 2008 HD

    "When in Rome" is a live DVD by the legendary British rock band Genesis, capturing their performance at Circus Maximus in Rome, Italy, on July 14,...

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  • 1982
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    Frank Zappa: The Dub Room Special!

    Frank Zappa: The Dub Room Special!

    5.9 1982 HD

    Produced by Frank Zappa in 1982, The Dub Room Special combines footage from a performance at the KCET studios in Los Angeles on August 27, 1974, a...

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  • 2014
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    Cheepnis

    Cheepnis

    1 2014 HD

    Featuring the only footage Zappa cut together from his legendary 1973 Roxy concerts, "Cheepnis" sings the praises of low-budget monster movies. This...

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  • 1990
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    Phil Collins - Serious Hits Live

    Phil Collins - Serious Hits Live

    7.9 1990 HD

    The English pop superstar and erstwhile Genesis drummer recorded this concert in Berlin during his Serious Hits tour of 1990. The two-DVD set...

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  • 1988
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    The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels

    The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels

    7.5 1988 HD

    A one-hour documentary on the making of Frank Zappa's bizarre 1971 comic musical. Vintage private footage from Frank's personal archives plus...

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  • 2007
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    Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation

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

    6.5 2007 HD

    This episode focuses on Zappa's early 70s albums, Overnight Sensation (1973) and Apostrophy (') (1974). Together they encapsulate Zappa's...

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  • 2010
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    The Drummers of Frank Zappa Roundtable Discussion and Performance

    The Drummers of Frank Zappa Roundtable Discussion and Performance

    4.8 2010 HD

    This DVD features performances and interviews with some of the best drummers to ever work with Frank Zappa: Terry Bozzio, Chester Thompson, Chad...

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  • 1993
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    Genesis - The Way We Walk: Live in Concert

    Genesis - The Way We Walk: Live in Concert

    7.3 1993 HD

    A live performances from the We Can't Dance tour filmed on 8 November, 1992 at the Earls Court Exhibition Centre in London.

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  • 1984
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    Genesis | Live: The MAMA Tour - National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham

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

    7.1 1984 HD

    Genesis Live - The Mama Tour is a 1985 home video featuring footage from a Genesis concert in February 1984. It was filmed at the National Exhibition...

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  • 2001
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    Genesis | Songbook

    Genesis | Songbook

    7 2001 HD

    When Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford joined forces in the late sixties, their intentions were not to be recording artists but rather...

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  • 2005
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    Genesis: The Video Show

    Genesis: The Video Show

    8.5 2005 HD

    This Video Show DVD traces the band's history during the height of their popularity with Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford, and Tony Banks as the main...

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  • 1981
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    Genesis | Three Sides Live

    Genesis | Three Sides Live

    8.5 1981 HD

    Three Sides Live is a 1981 concert film of the Abacab tour by British rock band Genesis. It tied in with the double live album of the same name. The...

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  • 2016
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    Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words

    Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words

    7.4 2016 HD

    Utilizing potent TV interviews and many forgotten performances from his 30-year career, we are immersed into Frank Zappa’s world while...

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  • 2020
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    Zappa

    Zappa

    7.33 2020 HD

    With the help of more than 10,000 dedicated Zappa fans, this is the long-awaited definitive documentary project of Alex Winter documenting the life...

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  • 1977
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    Genesis | Seconds Out

    Genesis | Seconds Out

    10 1977 HD

    Live at The Moody Coliseum, University Park, Dallas, Texas, March 19, 1977 When they toured, Genesis decided to go for the best light show...

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  • 1992
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    Genesis | A Midsummer Night's Dance

    Genesis | A Midsummer Night's Dance

    1 1992 HD

    Genesis live at the "We can't dance" tour, Knebworth Park, Hertfordshire, UK, 2nd August 1992. Tracks: DVD 1 ----- 1. Land of Confusion 2. No Son of...

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  • 2007
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    Genesis | Live in Düsseldorf

    Genesis | Live in Düsseldorf

    4.8 2007 HD

    On June 27th 2007, Genesis was playing a sold out show on their "Turn it on again"-Tour at Düsseldorfs LTU Arena. This show was broadcast live...

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  • 2000
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    Santana: Supernatural Live

    Santana: Supernatural Live

    7 2000 HD

    Like the hit album that inspires its name, Supernatural Live brings journeyman guitarist Carlos Santana back into the mainstream by surrounding him...

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  • 2023
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    Louder Than Rock

    Louder Than Rock

    4 2023 HD

    In this compelling documentary, we follow the life of Caleb Quaye, the complicated guitarist behind some of the world's most famous musicians such as...

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

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

    6.7 2010 HD

    This concert Blu-ray sees Phil Collins take his superb new album Going Back into the live arena. Filmed in June of this year in the intimate...

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

    Steve Hackett: The Tokyo Tapes - Live In Japan 1996

    8 2001 HD

    In 1996, Steve Hackett (formerly of Genesis) assembled a progressive rock supergroup, including players from Genesis, King Crimson, Asia, Weather...

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  • 1989
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    Genesis | Live at Wembley Stadium

    Genesis | Live at Wembley Stadium

    8.5 1989 HD

    Invisible Touch Tour is a live video by the English rock band Genesis, released in 1988 on Virgin Music Video. It was the first concert ever shot in...

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  • 2004
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    Phil Collins: Live at Montreux 2004

    Phil Collins: Live at Montreux 2004

    7.2 2004 HD

    Phil Collins has made a number of appearances at Montreux over the years as a solo artist, with his big band or as a guest performer with the likes...

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  • 1975
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    Weather Report: Live in Berlin

    Weather Report: Live in Berlin

    1 1975 HD

    Weather Report live at the Philharmonie, Berlin, Germany, November 6, 1975. Program: Freezing Fire - Scarlet Woman - Mysterious Traveller -...

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  • 2005
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    Frank Zappa: A Token of His Extreme

    Frank Zappa: A Token of His Extreme

    6.8 2005 HD

    From "The Dub Room Special": 1.Approximate (3:56) 2.Cosmik Debris (5:14) 3.Room Service (5:58) Not For Broadcast 4.Stinkfoot (5:44) 5.Inca...

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  • 2005
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    Santana: In Concert

    Santana: In Concert

    1 2005 HD

    Tracks: 1. (Da Le) Yaleo - Santana Band w/ horns 2. Love Of My Life - Santana Band w/ Dave Matthews & Carter Beauford 3. Angel - Carlos Santana w/...

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  • 2013
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    Frank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme

    Frank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme

    6.2 2013 HD

    Frank Zappa: A Token of his Extreme is the 1974 television special recorded at Kcet in Hollywood that was produced by Zappa and aired only in France...

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

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

    1 1980 HD

    Genesis - Two Night Stand - First Night - 6th May 1980 - Lyceum Ballroom, London, England. Tracks are: Deep In The Motherlode / Dancing With The...

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  • 1980
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    Genesis in Liverpool

    Genesis in Liverpool

    1 1980 HD

    Granada Television (UK) documentary, following Genesis on their 1980 Duke tour.

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

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

    1 1980 HD

    Two nights (May 6th and 7th, 1980) capturing the band with a foot between two worlds — their prog rock roots and their growing pop music...

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  • 1983
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    Genesis | MAMA Tour Rehearsal

    Genesis | MAMA Tour Rehearsal

    1 1983 HD

    Recording of the first half of the Mama tour's setlist from a rehearsal tape. The location and person behind the camera are not confirmed, but the...

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  • 1987
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    Genesis | Live at Montreux 1987

    Genesis | Live at Montreux 1987

    1 1987 HD

    Highlights of a May 1987 set in Montreux, Switzerland.

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  • 2008
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    Genesis | Members Only DVD

    Genesis | Members Only DVD

    1 2008 HD

    Feature-length documentary that goes behind-the-scenes and into the front row with Genesis on their "Turn it on Again" world tour.

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  • 1992
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    Genesis | Opening Night

    Genesis | Opening Night

    1 1992 HD

    Following Genesis in their preparation for the We Can't Dance tour, 1992.

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  • 2004
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    Phil Collins: Finally… The First Farewell Tour

    Phil Collins: Finally… The First Farewell Tour

    1 2004 HD

    A live performance from Phil Collins, filmed in Paris as part of his 'First Final Farewell Tour'.

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  • 1988
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    Genesis: Invisible Touch Tour

    Genesis: Invisible Touch Tour

    9.8 1988 HD

    Genesis plays at London's Wembley Stadium from on July 1 to 4, 1987 as part of their "Invisible Touch" world tour.

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  • 2015
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    Roxy: The Movie

    Roxy: The Movie

    6.6 2015 HD

    A Frank Zappa show goes way beyond a mere concert – it is an experience…a flight of improvisation, musicianship, and cerebral cynicism....

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  • 1982
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    Phil Collins: Live at Perkins Palace

    Phil Collins: Live at Perkins Palace

    10 1982 HD

    Phil Collins plays at Perkins Palace on his 1982 "Hello, I Must Be Going" tour, his first solo tour. His backup band features Genesis band mates...

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  • 1985
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    Phil Collins: No Ticket Required

    Phil Collins: No Ticket Required

    6.9 1985 HD

    By the time he released his third solo album, Phil Collins had become a near-ubiquitous presence on the radio, thanks to his increasingly mainstream...

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  • 2007
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    The Long Goodnight: A Film About Phil Collins

    The Long Goodnight: A Film About Phil Collins

    1 2007 HD

    "In 2004 I came to a major decision in my life. I decided to stop my seemingly endless days of touring. I had been on the road for the last 30 years,...

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  • 2004
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    Inside Genesis: 1975-1980

    Inside Genesis: 1975-1980

    8 2004 HD

    Spanning the years 1975 to 1980, this music-rich review traces a tumultuous but pivotal time for Genesis, an era that saw the band lose lead singer...

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  • 1994
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    God Is Able - Ron Kenoly

    God Is Able - Ron Kenoly

    1 1994 HD

    Join Ron Kenoly live at the Atlantic Civic Centre. Experience the energy, the joy, and excitement as you join 4,000 enthusiastic worshippers in an...

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  • 1983
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    Genesis | Genesis

    Genesis | Genesis

    1 1983 HD

    Genesis’s self-titled 1983 album, often known as the Mama album, showcases the band’s shift toward a sharper, more modern sound with a...

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  • 1991
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    Genesis - We Can't Dance

    Genesis - We Can't Dance

    1 1991 HD

    We Can't Dance is the fourteenth studio album by the English rock band Genesis, released on 11 November 1991 by Virgin Records in the UK and a day...

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  • 1997
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    Classic Albums

    Classic Albums

    7.7 1997 HD

    A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive of a well-known band or musician or that exemplify a...

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