Editors picks Their manager was someone I knew from L.A. We had worked on a couple of things together. You guys did a drum duet at that first Genesis show in 1977 and it never left the set list after that. After 1978, this must have felt like a long-term gig. Phil Collins was always skittish about leaving the drum stool. I called Joe and was like, I just got this message from Wayne saying not to come to the studio. Almost a tradition? -Guitarists/vocalists/bassists/keyboardists "heroes" are the most important members in a band . Whens the tour? And Tony Smiths eye lighted up like Id rarely seen. Im sure if you spent time with him one-on-one it would be different. I think he got a little annoyed since I had done an interview and they asked which I enjoyed [Genesis or Collins solo] more. Show more 8:40. Goodness. Wed do eight-hour rehearsals. Did it surprise you that they called you back? And I think its a fantastic opportunity that his son gets to play with him because his son drummed backstage when he was five. It was a real wake-up call. And Id known Daryl for years. Phil Collins and Chester Thompson Interview for Drummer in 1977 during the period of Seconds Out Don Henley: another drummer who is lead singer, and main writter with guitarist Glen Frey, and he also sings ballads without being "hated" as Collins is. Beans and Corn Bread was probably my favorite Louis Jordan tune. Somebody would have their radio on the outside. Chester Thompson Interview | Drummerworld Forum How much did you know about his music before the audition? Not at all. The very first day of rehearsal he said to me, How do you play that lick? It was a thing that Ralph Humphrey and I did on the end of [Frank Zappas] Trouble Every Day. It was this double drum lick that Phil wanted to learn, and it did wind up in a Genesis song, a live version anyway. For lack of a better word, they are really, really British. It had been years. We started playing the whole deal, the real stuff in the book. [Alarza] Lee Collins was the bass player on the session. Part of me is not disappointed that Im not playing those same tunes again after 30 years. Chester Thompson sheds some light on relationship with Phil Collins We go way back. Id hang out with these guys and theyd play all sorts of crazy stuff Id never heard before. And then I ended up doing Phils Motown thing and that didnt go well. Id love to do my own tours. Just trying to make the best use of the time. It scared the pants off me. If you were in Franks band, you had to be willing to be silly. Man, what a phenomenal singer and piano player. He isn't the main cause of downfall for Genesis, so shut up about that. And they had great songs. Again, I think its fantastic that hes playing with his son. That blew me away. But he deserves more respect. this can result in this site earning a commission.

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