Phil and Chester are one of the best drum duos ever. They worked so well off of each other, but unfortunately they are also criminally underrated and never truly get the recognition they deserve. I have many Phil/Genesis songs to recommend with great drumming!

This duet is actually from a Genesis concert, for those that don't know.

Phil Collins did this type of thing often at his concerts. He is really an amazing drummer.

Chester Thompson is an amazing drummer. He has played with Genesis, Mothers Of Invention (Frank Zappa), Santana and more.

The remarkable thing about the duets these guys did over the years is that they are essentially songs. You can hear them using the different tones of the drums to create melody and harmony and it's truly amazing to behold.

Hey Jamal, Thanks for filling the request! I will keep it short... Chester Thompson joined Genesis after the exit of Peter Gabriel and just after Phil Collins started fronting the band with his vocals. Around late 1970, early 1980, Genesis needed an incredible second drummer to add to the complexity of the band and the live performances. The rest is history. Seen many amazing Genesis concerts since 1980. Keep spinning those tunes m-Man! B)

there were so many great duets with Phil and Chester throughout the years. While I don't think this is the best one they've done, it does highlight just how in sync and in-tune these two were. Phil remains as painfully underrated a drummer as any in history. Phil's development of sound on the drum as a recorded medium cannot be understated. And his playing in the early days of 'progressive rock' make him an innovator and in his prime, nearly untouchable.

Chester is a BEAST. Love him

You got the right one IMO. They have done many great drum duets, but this one was their best overall. They were at their prime and had refined their drum duet and it stands on its own instead of segueing into another song. Thank you for posting this video to help spread the greatness and genius of Phil Collins and Chester Thompson 🥁🤘🏻🙏🏻

When Peter Gabriel left Genesis and Phil became the the singer they needed someone to drum while Phil was singing. Chester joined them on tours in 75. They have been doing drum duets ever since and are always one of the highlights of their concerts.

Phil Collins also played a lot with Jazz Rock fusion band "Brand X" in the 70's,. There you'll find Phil playing the way he couldn't for Genesis, A labour of love for him, but he knew where the money was. A favourite Brand X tune would be "Nuclear Burn".

You should look at the Rome concert they did where Phil and Chester play on bar stools then work their way to the drums that one is amazing!!!!

The story on how Chester Thompson joined Genesis begins in 1976 after Genesis wrapped up their "A trick of the tail" tour where they had the mighty Bill Bruford (King Crimson, Yes) on drums and although the band and Bruford got along really well and he fit right in, the fact that he was to play Collins' drum parts and JUST Collins' drum parts and not put his own spin on them was weighing heavy on Bruford, so after the final show, he was out. So the band reconvened on what to do at which it was brought up that they should have an studio guy, a session player whom you could tell "Here are the tracks, learn them." And Collins remembered seeing the Fusion band Weather Report and Chester was their drummer at the time and he went "I think I know who we can ask." So Chester was brought in, the band started rehearsing for their "Wind and Wuthering" tour and Chester was going "Man you guys are BAD!" which of course meant that he enjoyed playing with them very much but the band, being English didn't understand his use of slang, so they were Worried that Thompson didn't like the music since it was "Bad." Chester later said that Phil taught him how to play the "Ringo Shuffle" and in turn he taught Phil how to play the "Philly Swing."

It is an honor and a privilege to watch two gifted artists playing off one another! Peace and Love.

I"ve never heard two musicians so in synch with each other.

Seen this live in the early nineties. Chester is very underrated!!!

This drumming is SO musical. Such unison and intricate passages with dynamics all over the place. These guys truly know what they are doing. If you go back and watch 'Drums, Drums and more Drums' from his Paris 2004 concert opener, you will not regret it....oh, and let it run into the opening tune 'On the Way To Heaven'. Crazy Good.

I love Peter Gabriel a lot! That being said I saw Phil Collins live many years ago and he blew me away!! Voice and drums. Amazing! 🤩

Just insanely FANTASTIC!! What a team, they're really sensational. Such power with the drums, lordy lordy - LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF IT, incredible Jamel.

Thanks Jamel! Great reaction, great drummers!

Saw Genesis at the Coliseum near Cleveland in the 80s...you could feel those drum beats inside your chest! Fantastic show.

Welcome to the GENESIS world, Jamel. Hope to see more reactions to the Genesis in the near future.

Staying safe my brother. Love hanging out with you. I am 77yr old Vet and I grew up with this music! And yes, I still get goosebumps when I hear it. And now we have Disturbed and "Sound of Silence." I can't stop watching it. A lot of this music we heard in Nam. Crazy huh.

I've seen this before. Brilliant. Thanks Jamel. 👏🎶

Every time I see you wearing one of those "Just Be...Tees , I think you should do a reaction to Elvis Costello's song "(What's So Funny About ) Peace, Love And Understanding."

Yeah Chester was the live drummer for Genesis since '77 and he also played with Phil when he was doing his solo tours. Both these dudes got GROOVE! Way more than most. Great drummers, two of the best.

i dont know how often Ive watched this drum duet over the years I love it!!

What a masterclass in drumming by Phil and Chester wow is all I can say # Be Kind ❤️ # Peace To All ❤️

Jonny Lang: "Lie To Me", " Breakin Me", "Walkin Away". Started playing guitar at 12 yrs. old and made his first album at 14 and started touring. Awesome talent!

Phil is still an amazing drummer.❤ And he always made it look so effortless!

Great to see....in person. Fortunately I’m old enough that I saw Genesis and Phil Collins live twice each. Goosebumps...🎶🎶🎶🎶🤘😎 Chester Thompson was the touring drummer for Genesis and Phil’s solo tours. Where Phil went, Chester went...for sure.

Jamel, awesome video here, You Cannot go wrong with these 2 Great Drummers, The is nothing like when musicians get togeather and play to each other, not who is the best, but lets play, Rock on Brother, Peace Man, Cousin Figel

Jamel, I said it before but I’m gonna request it again since this is a drum track, and I know how much you LOVE drums and percussion. Please listen to Paul Simon The Obvious Child (official video). Sorry for repeating request, but I just want to keep it on your radar. It’s fun, the drums are infectious as hell. 🙏🙏🙏🧡

Hey thank you for that never saw that before

Phil Collins is such a great talent. There are so many great duets and Ensemble performances on KZfaq nowadays. Maybe do some of those one day. Thank you Jamel for all the positivity.

Chester Thompson has had quite an eclectic career.His first big break was playing drums for Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention in the mid 70s performing on his most iconic albums Apostrophe, One Size Fits All, and Roxy & Elsewhere. Then he was a member of jazz fusion legends Weather Report. After that stint he joined Genesis and Phil Collins’ solo band as their touring drummer for nearly 30 years.

Keep up the great work! The positivity and joy in your videos is exactly what the world needs right now!

Chester played with Genesis live for decades, he was considered as part of the band in Genesis live and the fans certainly regard him as an important member,though he never appeared on the albums. The same goes for Daryl Sturmar ( I'm sure I spelled that wrong) the guitarist in their live shows. They both played with Phil Collins in his solo career too.

Two of the all-time greats right there! Gotta love it!

The last Genesis tour they did one called two chairs. They started by playing on chairs then moved to the drum kits. It was amazing.

Good Lord hot!! yeah i was cutting my grass here in central florida..110 heat index! had to come in finish another day.being a drummer for nearly 30yrs I agree ,great fun rhythmic solo..Chester soo underrated!

Please do Genesis's "Cinema Show" the Seconds Out live version next. Amazing synth solo and double drumming from Phil Collins and Bill Bruford.

A lot of people think of Phil Collins as more of a singer. but he is firstly a much better drummer. One of the best really.

Chester has been with Phil since I don’t know how long! Don’t forget Phil’s son is Touring with his dad - his son is also a drummer. Don’t forget Genesis (Phil’s earlier band) will be touring this fall (September). Dates already published in many countries, including USA.

Thank you! Felt like you and I were in the audience just enjoying watching the synchronicity of two wonderfully pure human time clocks!

This duet was part of the London Earls Court Genesis concert in 1991. Chester was, for many years, Genesis' tour drummer, standing in for Phil when he was out front singing. There was also a fabulous guitarist called Darryl Steurmer who supplemented the band on tour to cover for Mike Rutherford, who couldn't play guitar AND bass on tour as he did on the recordings

So glad you listened to these two incredible drummers! I've thought many times you'd like these drum duets.

Two of the greatest!

Seen Genesis three times always amazed how good they really are

Great video as always!! Love your shirt!!! It's what everyone needs to learn!

I am so glad you did this. I was about to request it and give a little background on it after watching Godsmack.

2 amazing talented men who sat down at their drums, we could hear them but they were gone they left

Very cool.I can't believe I've never seen this.Thanks for turning me on to something new.

Ah! A drum conversation between 2 of the GOAT! I have not heard this in sooooo long! Thank you to whoever requested it!

Chester played with Frank Zappa and Weather Report back in the day. He joined Genesis (live shows only) from 1977 - 1993, and again in 2007. He also played live for Phil's solo shows, until Phil's son Nick took over on drums. Phil and Chester always gave powerhouse performances together on stage.

I like this background as well I can see you better anyways good looks like Phil Collins was just sleeping enjoying what he was doing in his dreams that were coming through for us holy smokes What a Beautiful video this is awesome deep this around please God bless peace be with you much love and respect

OMG I love this! Never seen this before. I love drums as well...guess that goes back to the drum cadences that we played in marching band, lol. Awesome!!

Chester is like..."oh yeah! Hold my beer" 😂

🙌🏻 Never thought I’d see anyone react to one of Phil and Chester’s drum duets ☺️

Chester Thompson played with the group Weather Report and had done studio work with Frank Zappa before becoming a permanent member of Genesis' touring band in 1977. He played on all their tours for 20+ years and I feel one of the best stick men around.

All instruments deserve respect, but seems to me the drums are the mother of all instruments. Folks living in caves were tapping bones and sticks on rocks making the first music. 🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁

You need to check out Phil's 18 year old son who plays drum's almost as well as he does.They were touring together until this virus took over.You rock , keep it up!

Jamel, I really like your shirt! I wish everyone wore it! Respectfully, your brother warrior Steve

The drums duet/trio, followed by the song 'Something Happened On The Way To Heaven' from the First Farewell tour (Paris) is one of my favourites.

If you like that, you can find another half-dozen similar drum duet/triplet videos from these guys. Chester Thompson is a fantastic drummer that goes back to the 60's. He was one of Frank Zappa's drummers and a core member of the Mother's of Inventions (The Mother's). Phil was so intrigued with Chester back then, eventually, he invited Chester to be his tour drummer since Phil spent a lot of time fronting the band as the singer. Now, Chester is regular part of the bands, both for Phil Collins tours and Genesis. A cool video is Chester Thompson drum-cam during Phil Collins 1990 concert ("Inside Out" or "Take Take Me Home")

Glad to be back with your shiplap! Hope your week is well!

Fantastic. Thanks for doing this one. 😎

We're here for you bro. Good work you do.

Can't even describe how much I love Phil's drumming he is one of the greatest EVER. and Chester is VERY VERY CLOSE to Phil's awesomeness. Seen them live with Genesis and Phil still tours at least 5 times.i can tell their drumming apart even through these solos. I know each ones distinct sound. Cool fact Phil is left handed and Chester is right handed. Chester was their touring drummer and honorary band member since the mid 70's.

I think this was my suggestion! So pleased you’re doing this x

This mans channel has grown faster than any KZfaq channel I've seen. It's only a matter a time before he can quit his day job... If he can't already

At 12 year's old Chester's kit is what got me in to drumming. Still theee most beautiful kit I've ever seen

Wow, that was awesome! Love drummers who play their drums like musical instruments rather than metronomes!

I know you probably already know this, but Phil and Chester have played together for decades. They’re both amazing and they’re timing is perfect. Phil can’t play anymore, but his son Nick plays now for him while he sings. Phil is one of the top 5 singer drummers in the world. Don Henley, Leon Helms, Karen Carpenter, Roger Taylor

Look up Chester Thompson and Phil Collins Two Stools drum solo! It will blow you away! Chester has toured with Genesis for many years to free up Phil while he sings! You should also check out Phil's Tambourine dance with Genesis!

They played together for over thirty years. Chester was Genesis and Phils' touring drummer allowing Phil to sing the lead vocals. Chester previously played with W Frank Zappa and Weather Report along with many other artists. He is a monster drummer and Phil is amazing too.

YAAAASSSSS. If only you had done the 1987 version that segues into "Los Endos."

Got to see them play together on the Mama tour. Brought the house down!

I highly recommend the Phil Collins/Chester Thompson Drum Duet -> Los Endos Live from 1987. Amazing drum work that's different to this one, and it flows perfectly into one of my personal favorite instrumental pieces of all time.

Chester tours with Genesis and with Phil on solo as Phil is primarily a singer in live settings. After seeing/hearing this I have to re think my top ten list of greatest drummers.

Chester, a Baltimore brother. Great guy. Great drummer. Many Collins songs he recorded and toured. Chester's health hasn't been good lately. I need to check on him again.

Chester was touring with the group, He was from Baltimore, where I caught this show. Great concert.

What a combo on drums!

Seen this is Hollywood, Florida that is. Was off the chain! People started climbing on the rafters of the auditorium.

Shannon Larkin playing The Oracle is a fantastic drumming spectacle.

The best Chester Thompson the ultimate drummer and of course Phill always great ☝️

THOUGH FANTASTIC, THEIR BEST DRUM DUET WAS THE VERSION THAT WAS PERFORMED DURING THE INVISIBLE TOUCH CONCERT. THAT ONE IS TOTALLY OFF THE CHARTS, AND THE GREATEST DRUM DUET I'VE EVER HEARD IN MY LIFE!

HAHA!...he DOES look like Ice-T here LMAO. Chester Thompson is one of my all time favorite drummers, as is Phil.

Before playing with Collins and Genesis, Thompson was in Frank Zappa's band, which is good to have on your resume. After Peter Gabriel left Genesis, and Phil Collins became the singer, he needed someone else to fill in on drums, and also in his solo concerts where he sang and played piano most of the time. One of my current favorites is Marco Minnemann, who plays with the Aristocrats : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qM2AltB_u8yvlYU.html

You & Chester would be fast friends ... you both love the drums AND the Lakers!

Chester Thompson was the touring drummer for Genesis, it's now Phil's son Nicolaus for Genesis, and Phil Collins (solo) and Daryl Stuermer is the touring guitarist for Genesis/Phil Collins (solo). The main band consists of Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford, and Tony Banks.

Two of my all time favorite drummers.

Chester became a touring member when Phil took over the lead singing roll. He has been a session drummer for many top recording artists, and performed with many others live. Chester belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

This is the exact moment I knew I wanted to be a drummer.

Hey Jamel, I'm a 67 year old "Rocker" musician, and have been following Chester all the way back to his, semi-early days, when he joined Frank Zappa's band, AND trust me... You don't get asked to be in Zappa's band unless you're the Best of the Best. Phil didn't even ask Chester to audition for playing for Genesis or the Phil Collins tours, Just can you join with us! Now that's Drummer clout. For you own personal enjoyment, sometime watch a Drummer / Percussion Discussion on KZfaq with Teri Bozio, Chester and all the other percussionist that played with Zappa, I't a discussion that's amazing! All the best to you Brother, David/Nicky, Far Past Dark (My band on KZfaq)

My friend, I'm just a ol woman but by having to stay home due to the COVID fears I found Archie Roach Visio song Walking Into Doors please play it as he made me cry.

There's another great one with these two from The First Final Farewell Tour featuring a third percussionist whose name is escaping me right now.

DEDICATE “IF” by BREAD TO MRS. JAMEL! YOU WILL BE HER HERO FOREVER! Heart-felt lyrics, beautiful music, you won’t be sorry!

Chester joined Genesis as their touring drummer in 1977, shortly after Phil took over lead vocals from Peter Gabriel. Phil still played drums on stage but Chester backed him up when he had to focus on singing. Chester went on to tour with Genesis and Phil Collins for like 30 years. Before Genesis he played for Frank Zappa and jazz fusion band Weather Report. Check out "Dance on a Volcano/Drum Duet/Los Endos" from 1977's live Genesis album "Seconds Out."

Such a good point about Hawaiian dancers vibe. Also that’s so true about Chester looking like Ice T.