About Chester Thompson

There are two artists named Chester Thompson: 1. The Drummer (Frank Zappa, Genesis) 2. The Keyboardist (Tower of Power, Santana) 1. From Jazz (Weather Report), to Rock (Frank Zappa and the Mothers), to Pop (Genesis/Phil Collins) to Gospel (Ron Kenoly), Chester Thompson has surpassed the boundaries of musical genres. Chester's performance and recording experiences have influenced over three decades of music and musicians. Whether playing drum kit or percussion, Chester's masterful subtleties and unyielding time create the firm musical foundation for any musical genre.