One of the best drummers ever! I first saw him with Genesis in 1986.
@hauntedhose
9 ай бұрын
Dang that must’ve been a good show !
@kaveman1021
Жыл бұрын
It's been ages since I've seen Chester playing with a single kick. He's always been one of my favorite drummers. He has an incredible feel.
@carlballachino5084
7 жыл бұрын
I had the opportunity to see Genesis with a backstage pass a number of times I have continued to be friends with chester a few years before I met him I had my right rotor cuff rebuilt, while he was in town with his Christian band we would get together he could see I had problems with my shoulder I had just about quit playing because I was not able to perform like I used to...! here is one of the greatest lessons that I received from him when I try to explain that I wasn't able to play like I used to he said then change your style and continue to play because this is when you will really start to learn he also said he has added and Incorporated change to his style many times over the years he took the time to explain to me how important it was and to continue playing which I have done I'm very blessed to be able to call Chester my friend
@lauremehrkens5891
3 жыл бұрын
Cool story👍.
@zpizaman
3 жыл бұрын
A great honor to know the Master Chester Thompson, I have seen Chester walk on water with Genesis, nobody floats like Chester, one of the greatest ever!
@milehighed52801
3 жыл бұрын
Great drummer, great person.
@apieceofdirt4681
2 жыл бұрын
🤔
@lieutenantcolumbo114
2 жыл бұрын
Chester did a great job with Ron Kenoly too.
@chuckcrooks3579
7 жыл бұрын
He is so underrated, one of the best!!
@plantsandcarrots5233
Жыл бұрын
Effin agreed!
@tompricedrummer
8 жыл бұрын
Even when he dropped the stick his facial expression didn't change! Ice cool and in the moment. One of my favourite drummers :)
@MetteC5
2 жыл бұрын
Ice cool and at the same time such warmth and depth - one of my favourite drummers too!
@AndyPutt1
4 жыл бұрын
Love Chester's style. Beautiful way of putting all the cymbals and toms etc together.
@stephennagy6675
6 жыл бұрын
You always know it's Chester playing as soon as you hear the toms
@warrenhenderson2717
2 жыл бұрын
I love Chester Thompson playing.Nice clean technique’s 🥁
@NicanTlacaWarrior1
8 жыл бұрын
Thompson always has the best sounding toms. I could listen to him play all day long.
@SuperJohnnyO
7 жыл бұрын
Agreed! Especially when he was using the Fiberskyn heads back in the day!
@Sk8Vader
10 ай бұрын
OMG he always had the best sound. I've tried to tune my kit for 32 years to get that sound. Especially the toms. Cold blooded.
@SamuelOribabor
10 ай бұрын
Ahahahahahahahahahahahahah
@IKS-Exploration
4 жыл бұрын
Chester with Phil Collins amazing !!!
@yellowhornet
9 жыл бұрын
he has a certain elegance the way he plays.a great talent.
@MetteC5
2 жыл бұрын
To me, he - and his drumming - is THE embodiment of class.
@bobayersquebec
7 жыл бұрын
I ve meet this guy in 1998 in Montreal drum fest he gave me an autograph, good advice and was the nicest drummer there, always remember him ! so sweet
@SOLOLULA2
3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful Chester Thompson Wonderful!!!! MASTER DRUMS!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! LONG LIFE FOR HIM.
@michaelrouppas9646
7 жыл бұрын
Chester Thompson is a great drummer whether he is playing with Genesis, Phil Collins or his trio, not to mention all the various artists he has played with. Very few drummers are capable of his versatility. I played 30+ years ago when I just recently began playing again and I study Chester knowing it only make me a much better drummer than I was years ago because his playing motivates me.
@gringochucha
10 жыл бұрын
Sweet rhythm. The best drum solos are the ones you can dance to.
@earlbrackett6508
5 жыл бұрын
I met Chester at a clinic back in the 90's just prior to the We Can't Dance Tour...he autographed a CD and told me his fav live song was All In A Mouses Night...I think that lasted for one tour, but all Genesis is first class drummer's music, great to see him still throwin' down...
@CoTeCiOtm
4 жыл бұрын
They did that song very few times (like 5 or so) during the beginning of the Wind & Wuthering tour
@neilhampson
8 жыл бұрын
Never had his snare tuned like that for Genesis.
@alkebulansan
Жыл бұрын
Love this man. One day Chester I must met you and thank you for some of the most memorable times in my life. Cheers mate.
@intradibles
Ай бұрын
Chester Cortez Thompson, indeed one of the best, he started with Ben E King, then went on to play with Zappa, Weather Report, Phil and Genesis, Bee Gees and more. His best playing outside of Phil Collins and Genesis is basically the 1986 hit Next Time I Fall, from Amy Grant and Peter Cetera, who had just left Chicago as bassist.
@magiscichoam
10 жыл бұрын
The benefit that Phil Collins received from Chester Thompson is inestimable. Chester provided Phil with a masterclass of inspiration and instruction being at least as good as Phil and in many ways vastly superior. I saw Genesis in 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1982, etc including tours for The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway, Trick Of the Tail, Wind & Wuthering, And Then There Were Three, Duke, Abacab and Mama. On the Trick Of The Tail tour Bill Bruford didn't really sych with the band (or Phil) and the music suffered. When Chester arrived in 1977, the band took off musically as a truly exceptional live band. This is clearly evidenced on the live album Second's Out; other worldly power, musical elegance and delicacy.
@lanternman13
10 жыл бұрын
C.T. is a complete drummer (technical playing and musical intuition). He plays for others and live for his drumming. No breeze of egoism.
@jonp4846
9 жыл бұрын
lanternman13 Been loving his playing going as far back as when he was with Zappa.
@julianvich6067
7 жыл бұрын
He is technically and musically amazing. He plays the Bailey technique ( he doesn't use his pinky finger).
@genesis0932
7 жыл бұрын
Seconds Out is one of the finest recordings of all time. Chester makes it perfect.
@lingerierendabunga2982
5 жыл бұрын
By the way, when was his last (drumming) session with Phil Collins?
@mikefoley3785
8 жыл бұрын
I have seen Chester several times with Genesis. Such a great and underrated drummer. When I saw Genesis at the Santa Monica Civic many years ago, someone sneaked onto stage from the side and jumped onto Phil Collins's drum set during a song (forget now what song) while Phil was singing and Chester was playing drums. The dude was so fired-up that he played too fast and after a few seconds Phil just turned around and stared at him, but the others continued playing. The guy drummed along for about 30 seconds before two very large gentleman grabbed him and very roughly took him off the stage. God only knows what happened to the guy after that.
@LotusPhotoStudios
5 жыл бұрын
Chester Thompson is such an amazing drummer! Great drum solo! I’m not used to his snare tuned so high, it sounds like a timbale. But, sounds great with his solo!
@EarthtonesCymbals
8 жыл бұрын
Much love and respect for Chester! Great video. Thanks for sharing.
@patrickricord2120
Ай бұрын
Great n 1 drummer in world bravoooooo❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊
@jamjazzer9212
5 жыл бұрын
Superb drumming and great feel.. a natural talent 👍
@waveoflight
6 жыл бұрын
One would have to be a monster on the drums to play for Collins. Thompson is the Monsters Monster.
@NIKONGUY1960
5 жыл бұрын
The first time I saw him was with Zappa. Mind blowing!
@paulpatrick1108
3 ай бұрын
boy Zappa liked drummers didnt he..only the best..(don't forget about Ralph Humphrey)
@ShakingTwoTrees2012
6 жыл бұрын
No backing tracks required for this master class! Chester is definitely among the most musical, technically proficient and incredibly tasteful drummers to ever walk the planet. An inspiration to me, and no doubt countless others, over the past 40+ years. Even dropping the occasional stick doesn't phase him in the least.
@lauremehrkens5891
3 жыл бұрын
This awesome drummer, played drums, for my most favorite band, ever!!! And you did us proud Chester👍. What an amazing career and life you’ve had. One you probably never saw coming. Thank you Chester , for all your hard work and dedication all these years❤️.
@HarryJoiner
4 жыл бұрын
I saw Chester play with Genesis in 1980. I was simply floored. I’ve been blessed to see a lot of world-class drummers in my time. Sure, Chester could do chops. But that was never the point of his playing. Chester brought a certain soulfulness to progressive rock, giving Genesis an accessibility live it never would’ve gotten had they awarded the job to anyone else. You always knew where the 1 was with Chester. Your groove was safe with him.
@cornestam
8 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite drummers!! To sad that he is really getting older now together with Phil... Seen him live for the last time in 2006 at Amsterdam ArenA. He was looking much better then..
@OneAdam12Adam
Жыл бұрын
Genius. Unparalleled. Multi-faceted. Limitless.
@ot5634
7 жыл бұрын
Chester is awesome drummer!
@carlocazza6780
6 жыл бұрын
Chester e phil ...duets fantastic ...!!!
@MrPedrocourelas
6 жыл бұрын
Thompson, Chambers and Colaiuta. For me they are the best.
@TheMazzimM
10 жыл бұрын
Owning the kit.
@AndyPutt1
4 жыл бұрын
Going to the shuffle feel in the last part of the solo is so effective.. especially if people are still hearing it as straight.. it creates a mad polyrhythmic effect. No one makes the clear Ambassadors sound better on the toms. Uses the Tumbao ostinato so tastefully, artistically and originally, got "his" sound all over it. Love it!
@AndyinMokum
5 жыл бұрын
This a master class for sure. I think one of his best all round performances, is on Steve Hackett's, The Tokyo Tapes, Live in Japan. It's arguably, the best live album I've ever heard. Chester Thompson was a huge part of that sound 🎶😀.
@billypalazzo1578
8 жыл бұрын
That was a song, seem him play with Frank in LA. 3 hrs non stop drumming, blew me away at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.
met Chester at one of his clinics back in the early 90's, just after A Joyous Noise was released...you gotta be the man to tour with Genesis for decades...
@aleethelfa9880
5 жыл бұрын
Great Solo ..his touch is amazing.
@uygar6517
8 жыл бұрын
Jaw dropping drum playing. It's like a demo of what you can do with the damn thing.
@drummerxx1
11 жыл бұрын
I love the sound of the toms!
@rembeadgc
3 жыл бұрын
Many forget or don't know that Chester also played with Weather Report early on.
@TheRipples70
8 жыл бұрын
Happy birthday chester
@milehighed52801
3 жыл бұрын
“The backbone of Genesis Live, Mr. Chester Thompson”, Phil Collins’ introduction of Chester at Wembley Stadium for the Invisible Touch tour. One of the greatest live performances ever given along with Steve Gadd playing with Eric Clapton at Hyde Park. Both great live concerts with great performances from the drummers and a great job by the audio engineers.
@freelance_commie
2 жыл бұрын
So much melodic expression and patience! Even most top tier drummers lack.
@morbidmanmusic
Жыл бұрын
Name the top tier ones that lack it... ?
@paulpatrick1108
3 ай бұрын
Oooooo I love the musicality with the cymbals...back in the 30s and 40s and the 50s the symptoms symbol company used to have the Cymbal man do demonstrations..with nothing but Cymbals...(Chicago .( Drum Shop )
@tpatton6773
2 жыл бұрын
It's all the feeling OF the room, LIKE a syc MOMENT ❤
@alanvaughan2937
6 жыл бұрын
when Phil hires you is cause your one of the best ......
@edvanesch178
4 жыл бұрын
And he's been hired for the biggest tours!
@Zombie-Tog
4 жыл бұрын
and Phil said Chester didn't even have to do an audition....says it all.
@colincoho
2 жыл бұрын
When Francis Vincent hires you ; you are yes one of the very best as Chester is
@bill6480
Жыл бұрын
Awesome drummer
@philmens
3 жыл бұрын
Chester Thompson has played B3 hammond and bass pedels for Tower of power and Carlos Santana ,Drums for Phil Collins and many many more
@davidcook5749
3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting. Thanks for mentioning.
@steviemusic1
2 жыл бұрын
@@davidcook5749 Different Chester Thompson
@MrHfisher
2 жыл бұрын
I went to one of his clinics in 85 right around no jacket required. He didn't even have a kit it was all snare exercises
@giuliobenasciutti941
4 жыл бұрын
chester the best. Sono italiano. Adoro la batteria. Chester è il mio modello di riferimento. La scuola di Zappa e gli anni con Phil ne hanno fatto un percussionista unico. Grazie
@ARTUROmechanika
2 жыл бұрын
The bus driver who being in the special crew made music history with a project called Roxy & Elsewhere. Unforgettable.
@MeYou-kw2xf
9 жыл бұрын
I am a fan
@edvanesch178
4 жыл бұрын
A few of the biggest artists and groups hired sir Chester Thompson for playing drums... Frank Zappa, Weather Report, Genesis, Phil Collins, Steve Hackett, Santana, Bee Gees... He belongs to the best.
@Dogdrum
2 жыл бұрын
Chester Thompson never played with Santana. That Chester who played with Santana is a keyboard player and was formerly from Tower of Power.
@debaonfire
6 ай бұрын
@@Dogdrum Chester Thompson did play with Santana. At one point both Chester Thompsons played for Santana.One on keyboards and the other on drums.
@slipperman6770
4 жыл бұрын
The most important Musician in The sound Of Genesis Live!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@adilsonmhp1
4 жыл бұрын
Maravilhoso.... Toca muito
@francesco7119
9 жыл бұрын
Great solo!
@Audioholics
2 жыл бұрын
Such a shame Genesis didn't utilize Chester one last time for their recent tour instead of Phil's karaoke son drummer.
@kevinhayes2389
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly…they went from a Ferrari driving the band to a Toyota. I met Chester at a drum clinic after Genesis’ ‘92 tour. He was a kind, humble, and wonderfully talented GENTLEMAN. He autographed my tour program and it was a master class watching him perform 8 feet away from me. EVERYONE loves Chester! 😎
@josephknurek7795
Жыл бұрын
did not need to be either or, should have had em both in the spirit of genesis always having two drummers live anyway.
@drewper73
9 жыл бұрын
He came to my high school for a drum clinic once. Unfortunately, I was away at college and couldn't make it!! I still regret that.
@Cris.d.em71
3 жыл бұрын
Love Chester! ... ❤️👍🙏x
@murenismail1399
5 жыл бұрын
Love it so in my eyes
@orbismann
6 жыл бұрын
La fuerza exacta en el golpe. Maestro
@marceibel1131
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic.
@potto5212
Жыл бұрын
Grande Chester
@BobbyAriaga
3 ай бұрын
Great work with Ron kenoly
@Sepa050286
8 жыл бұрын
que imponente!!! se le va el palo al carajo y no pierde la presencia! eso me gusta!
@davevrox3023
3 жыл бұрын
GREAT chatting with you. An inspirational human. All you cool groovy cats. Thanks. 😁☝👌👍🤘✌💖.
@daniloaltamirano3115
5 ай бұрын
Un baterista que pocos conocen, solo para entendidos. Un baterista de gran técnica!
@juliovalle5513
8 жыл бұрын
de los mejores!!*
@ricardokofity501
3 жыл бұрын
chester the best
@michito46
7 жыл бұрын
Grande, Genio !!!!
@p.p.1708
4 жыл бұрын
Grande grande grande !!!!!!
@maximaiden
10 жыл бұрын
Genio total que calidad, pero a pesar de su ya gran edad no perdio la magia. The black Phil Collins.
@rileythompson2075
10 жыл бұрын
The hell
@RayPShaw
7 жыл бұрын
how does he do it???????????????????????? great drummer
@TheLastOilMan
Ай бұрын
This is Sir Chester please address this guy correctly from now on
@jeramibanks3276
6 жыл бұрын
WOW!!!!
@fidorclatrowsky1983
10 ай бұрын
Héroe!
@genesis0932
7 жыл бұрын
CHESTER RULES
@jollygreengiantdrums
9 жыл бұрын
Wow!
@LotusPhotoStudios
5 жыл бұрын
His snare is turned higher than his small Tom! But it blends well with his solo!
@patcarbin
11 ай бұрын
Why does this video have an ending???
@amos5583
7 жыл бұрын
What's the name of groove he's playing ? Maybe "Songo." Benny greb uses that alot.
@edwinbrighty5678
7 жыл бұрын
Amoz its a brazilian baio I believe
@SuperQdaddy
5 жыл бұрын
Hes got it.
@HGPTW
8 жыл бұрын
How Chester failed to appear in the Rolling Stone Top 100 drummers is utterly beyond me (while dear old Philip Collins sneaks in in the 60'/70s!)
@hdaviator9181
8 жыл бұрын
+HugelyRound Why are you surprised Phil Collins is in it and Chester is not? Collins is the one that came up with all of the parts and played in the recordings. It certainly does not surprise me.
@mariosangermano
6 жыл бұрын
Phil Collins is a very accomplished drummer. That's his primary Instrument. Singing and writing were always secondary. Phil Collins deserves to be there, and so does Chester.
@craigyost8443
7 жыл бұрын
A Master.
@ginises83
2 жыл бұрын
Genesis live Dijon 78 !
@SONORSQ2guy
6 жыл бұрын
I like the high tuning, but the kick is distorted. Incredible solo 👍
@dibber43
6 ай бұрын
I always thought of him as a better drummer than Phil. That's my story, and I'm "sticking" to it!
@laurent6924
9 жыл бұрын
top top top
@yellowhornet
9 жыл бұрын
he taught phil collins a great amount im in no doubt.
@alexandercovelli3855
9 жыл бұрын
It's interesting that Phil Collins, one of the greatest drummers ever, even learned something too. Just goes to show that even the best learn something new.
@mariosangermano
6 жыл бұрын
Actually It was Phil who taught Chester some things. I know this because I know Chester personally. People don't realize Phil is first and foremost a drummer, a very accomplished drummer. Chester is great, but don't underestimate Phil. Check out Phil with the fusion group Brand X he use to play in.
@TheRipples1970
9 жыл бұрын
Un dès meilleur, voir le meilleur batteur du monde, après Phil Collins, pour moi !
@montiot5124
9 жыл бұрын
***** les 2 sont les meilleurs ! :)
@paulpatrick1108
3 ай бұрын
And he said..he was only an "Employee"..
@DannyMisho1315
7 жыл бұрын
Bueno... nadie está exento a que se nos caiga por accidente una baqueta... Muy bien brother God Bless You
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