Drumming legend Chester Thompson has played with many great artists including Frank Zappa, Wayne Shorter, Genesis and more. Today we discuss some career highlights, his new solo LP "Wake Up Call" and more.
Chester’s music collection
Seeing Art Blakey, Elvis Jones and more
Being a gigging drummer at 13 years old
Recording with O’Donel Levy – 1st appearance on record
Moving to California, playing for Frank Zappa
Recording “Roxy & Elsewhere” w Ralph Humphrey
Playing with multiple drummers
Frank was very fair paying musicians for all output
Steering clear of the Los Angeles lifestyle
Joining Weather Report, working with Wayne Shorter
Recording “Black Market”
Playing with Jaco Pastorius / Columbia Records supportive of fusion
Playing with a Broadway show, getting the gig with Genesis
1st tour with Genesis / evolving style to play Phil’s tracks
Chester’s perspective of the evolving music of Genesis
The growth of Genesis / expanding fanbase
The recent discussions of Genesis reunions with Peter Gabriel
The biggest shows / Memories of The Prince’s Trust
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