Chester Thompson

Biography

Chester Thompson is a renowned American drummer and percussionist, born on December 11, 1948, in Baltimore, Maryland. He began drumming at the age of eleven, studying with James Harrison and later refining his skills by playing along with jazz albums. Thompson's distinctive career has spanned collaborations with Frank Zappa, Genesis, Weather Report, Santana, and Phil Collins, among others, cementing his status as a highly respected musician.