Chester Thompson is an American drummer best known for his tenures with Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention, Weather Report, Santana, Genesis and Phil Collins. Thompson has performed with his jazz group, the Chester Thompson Trio, since 2011.
Thompson drumming in 2008
Thompson and Collins in 1981
Thompson and Collins during a drum duet in 2007
Thompsons drums in 2008
The Mothers of Invention were an American rock band from California. Formed in 1964, their work is marked by the use of sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate live shows.
The Mothers of Invention touring Europe in 1968. Back row: Roy Estrada, Frank Zappa, Don Preston. Front row: Jimmy Carl Black, Bunk Gardner.
Mark Volman performing with the Mothers in 1971.
The Mothers of Invention in 1971
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