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.
Zappa
as Self (archive footage)With the help of more than 10,000 dedicated Zappa fans, this is the long-awaited definitive...
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Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
as Self (archive footage)Utilizing potent TV interviews and many forgotten performances from his 30-year career, we are...
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The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
as Self (archive footage)A one-hour documentary on the making of Frank Zappa's bizarre 1971 comic musical. Vintage...
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Phil Collins: Live at Montreux 2004
as Self - DrumsPhil Collins has made a number of appearances at Montreux over the years as a solo artist, with...
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Phil Collins: Finally... The First Farewell Tour
as Self - DrumsIn 2004, Phil Collins began the first leg of an international concert tour which Collins...
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Frank Zappa: The Dub Room Special!
as SelfProduced by Frank Zappa in 1982, The Dub Room Special combines footage from a performance at the...
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Louder Than Rock
as SelfIn this compelling documentary, we follow the life of Caleb Quaye, the complicated guitarist...
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Santana: Supernatural Live
as SelfLike the hit album that inspires its name, Supernatural Live brings journeyman guitarist Carlos...
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Genesis: When in Rome 2007
as Self"When in Rome" is a live DVD by the legendary British rock band Genesis, capturing their...
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Genesis | Live at Wembley Stadium
as SelfInvisible Touch Tour is a live video by the English rock band Genesis, released in 1988 on...
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Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation
as Self (archive footage)This episode focuses on Zappa's early 70s albums, Overnight Sensation (1973) and Apostrophy (')...
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Roxy: The Movie
as HimselfA Frank Zappa show goes way beyond a mere concert – it is an experience…a flight of...
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Phil Collins - Serious Hits Live
as Self - Drums, PercussionThe English pop superstar and erstwhile Genesis drummer recorded this concert in Berlin during...
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Genesis | Three Sides Live
as Self - DrumsThree Sides Live is a 1981 concert film of the Abacab tour by British rock band Genesis. It tied...
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Genesis | Live: The MAMA Tour - National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham
as SelfGenesis Live - The Mama Tour is a 1985 home video featuring footage from a Genesis concert in...
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Genesis: Invisible Touch Tour
as SelfGenesis plays at London's Wembley Stadium from on July 1 to 4, 1987 as part of their "Invisible...
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Frank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme
as HimselfFrank Zappa: A Token of his Extreme is the 1974 television special recorded at Kcet in Hollywood...
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Frank Zappa: A Token of His Extreme
as HimselfFrom "The Dub Room Special": 1.Approximate (3:56) 2.Cosmik Debris (5:14) 3.Room Service...
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The Long Goodnight: A Film About Phil Collins
as Self"In 2004 I came to a major decision in my life. I decided to stop my seemingly endless days of...
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Genesis - The Way We Walk: Live in Concert
as SelfA live performances from the We Can't Dance tour filmed on 8 November, 1992 at the Earls Court...
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Genesis | Live at Montreux 1987
as SelfHighlights of a May 1987 set in Montreux, Switzerland.
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Genesis | Songbook
as SelfWhen Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford joined forces in the late sixties, their...
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Genesis | Members Only DVD
as SelfFeature-length documentary that goes behind-the-scenes and into the front row with Genesis on...
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Genesis | MAMA Tour Rehearsal
as SelfRecording of the first half of the Mama tour's setlist from a rehearsal tape. The location and...
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Inside Genesis: 1975-1980
as Self (archive footage)Spanning the years 1975 to 1980, this music-rich review traces a tumultuous but pivotal time for...
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Genesis | Opening Night
as SelfFollowing Genesis in their preparation for the We Can't Dance tour, 1992.
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Genesis in Liverpool
as SelfGranada Television (UK) documentary, following Genesis on their 1980 Duke tour.
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Phil Collins: Going Back - Live at the Roseland Ballroom, NYC
as Self - DrumsThis concert Blu-ray sees Phil Collins take his superb new album Going Back into the live arena....
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Genesis | Live in Düsseldorf
as SelfOn June 27th 2007, Genesis was playing a sold out show on their "Turn it on again"-Tour at...
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Genesis: The Video Show
as Self (archive footage)This Video Show DVD traces the band's history during the height of their popularity with Phil...
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Cheepnis
as HimselfFeaturing the only footage Zappa cut together from his legendary 1973 Roxy concerts, "Cheepnis"...
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Phil Collins: No Ticket Required
as SelfBy the time he released his third solo album, Phil Collins had become a near-ubiquitous presence...
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Weather Report: Live in Berlin
as uncreditedWeather Report live at the Philharmonie, Berlin, Germany, November 6, 1975. Program: Freezing...
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Genesis | Live in London: The Lyceum Tapes May 6, 1980
as SelfGenesis - Two Night Stand - First Night - 6th May 1980 - Lyceum Ballroom, London, England. ...
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Santana: In Concert
as Self - KeyboardsTracks: 1. (Da Le) Yaleo - Santana Band w/ horns 2. Love Of My Life - Santana Band w/ Dave...
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Steve Hackett: The Tokyo Tapes - Live In Japan 1996
as Himself - DrumsIn 1996, Steve Hackett (formerly of Genesis) assembled a progressive rock supergroup, including...
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God Is Able - Ron Kenoly
as Drums and PercussionJoin Ron Kenoly live at the Atlantic Civic Centre. Experience the energy, the joy, and...
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Genesis | Live in London: The Lyceum Tapes May 7, 1980
as SelfTwo nights (May 6th and 7th, 1980) capturing the band with a foot between two worlds — their...
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Classic Albums
as Self (archive footage)A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive...
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