Chester Thompson Drum cam - Inside Out (live 1990)

This is the live version of Inside Out, recorded in Berlin in 1990. This version mainly shows the American drummer Chester Thompson playing on this amazing performance. Enjoy!

[@OBX_Trader]

Three decades later, and still good as ever! 2021 who's with me?

[@mattede8744]

I'm with ya.

[@fiberman1]

@@mattede8744 I'm in!

[@peterbondy]

Please, just transport me back to one of his concerts again. The definition of bliss.

[@johnson4315]

I hear you !!!

[@michaelmcgee9626]

My first concert was this tour in Lyon France 1990 when I was starting to get into Collins/Genesis music. 31 yrs later still my favourite, seen Phil and Genesis many times live since. Thank you guys for the music. Drummers are a different breed, Chester Thompson top drawer. Thanks again.

[@caseymcdonald4431]

Chester Thompson is such a underrated drummer, just look at his discipline and control, not to mention his precision!!

[@danielperreault2612]

He played with Zappa, you have to play to be on his roster. Love CT.

[@petercumming5586]

Ehhhhhh I don’t think he is underrated he IS THE BEST DRUMMER IN THE WORLD u just saw him first time???? 😂😂🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@petercumming5586]

Wallace Simps0n u said it

[@iangarner8857]

@@danielperreault2612 exactly Chester said it was really complicated music with Zappa and they would rehearse for hours. You had to be at the top of your game.

[@caseymcdonald4431]

@@petercumming5586 not my first time, seen him live. Neil Peart was the best ever, Chester is just an amazing acurrate drummer.

[@hereswhatmyseeingeyedogsez7745]

I love how Chester always has that "I sure hope I don't get fired from this gig!" look on his face. A true professional through and through. A really nice guy too.

[@missdonner1271]

lol....he looks so serious! he really rocks those drums! love chester.....he is one of the greatest!

[@gudusaru1284]

Shout out to this person that decided to put a cam on Chester 35 years ago

[@gary9432]

Chester Thompson , one of the best top3 drummers alive !.Period.

[@markharrison5321]

I have such a man crush on Chester Thompson. I have since the early 1980s as a fan of Genesis and Phil Collins. What a consummate drummer. I saw this tour in Sacramento at Arco Arena in September of 1990.

[@jameeledwards8836]

Mr. Chester Thompson is a sensational, dynamic, supremely talented, mesmerizing, lazer focused man on his craft, and is one of the best drummers I've ever heard. Bar none!! Respect always Mr. Thompson!!

[@BarneyRq1d]

I love how Chester flips the left stick before the rim taps. Awesome drummer. Great song.

[@jimmybrock7660]

Nothing wasted. This is deliberate drumming for the song/group/audience, not the individual. Such a pro!!

[@Omegaman1969]

Has to be one, if not the best live performances ever.

[@johnbreedlove3245]

Chester is a consummate gentleman. I met in at a clinic many years ago in Ft. Worth. He was so quiet and humble. Upon hearing so much early Zappa with Chester, then into Genesis, it seemed he fit this band so well that its almost unnoticed live. That fill at 4:00-:04 is so clean pocket and cool, it can only be felt. I love this kind of drumming! A true American treasure.

[@juanjavierm]

Yep. Fill at 4:00 is simply perfect timing it its own sense.

[@rayletarouilly4529]

What a fantastic drummer, one of the most pleasing to watch as well as listen to. A legend.

[@bradleythomas27]

The year is 2021, this concert was recorded in 1990...The music world and live performances today are light years from what they were, i watch this particular performance again after years with pure wonderment. Kids that have any love for music should see this, real musicians playing instruments to the best of their ability. From 4:13 while you watch Chester destroy the drums and lock you into a trance spare an ear for Daryl (Genesis 'Live' Guitarist) absolutely smash the solo accompanied by the heaven suppported bass playing and keyboards and not forgetting Phil and the backup vocals sounding identical to the studio recording of this track. Its actually ridiculous how fantastic this show was and more so how good this track was performed 100% live.

[@Saabinseptime]

This song has been created by a drummer and for the drummers Pure pleasure to play

[@brianjohnston4117]

Jesus, the discipline . Amazing . He is not underrated , he is simply the best drummer ever. My God. Young up and coming drummers, watch and learn. 👍👌😎 Chester.

[@gregmcvey1144]

Precision. Perfect strikes. Perfect sound. Simply perfection.

[@hereswhatmyseeingeyedogsez7745]

Beautiful song. Chester is so clean, precise & professional...it gives me the groovy shivers.

[@phil2112]

Me too! :)

[@jamesunger8433]

Chester is rock solid. He's like a metronome. He drives the band from his deliberate, rhythmic, no frills drumming style. Being a fabulous drummer is about doing the basics extremely well and augmenting them with little flashes of creative brilliance. Chester is rock solid. Fabulous drummer.

[@Reidar911]

Wow, it's so cool to see a drummer like Chester Thompson playing in a good quality video like this. He was phenomenal on drums indeed.

[@Gphilbrick1]

Chester’s jam the last minute is a shinning example of his proficiency. Stellar!

[@renhoek3687]

A real power drummer! And you gotta love Leland Sklar on bass!

[@martynlewis5901]

Inside Out remains one of my all time favourite tracks. Chester is an awesome drummer, had the pleasure of seeing him play double drums with Phil on many occasions over the years.

[@espiceowens9802]

Chester Thompson we are not Worthy!! Excellent skills & concentration!! BRAVO!!!

[@grob4382]

Much respect to Mr Thompson on drums. I'm a drummer myself, but haven't picked up the sticks in a few years(67yo now). He's always been good, none of the fancy stuff, just plain good..

[@lindacarter4498]

My hubby is a recreational drummer (68) and still loves it!

[@KeithNoles]

Every one of them top musicians at the top of their game. Simply amazing

[@rauljuliannestarez3610]

Great drummer and beautiful man!

[@marythompson3658]

Chester Thompson is one of the best drummers....EVER.....🥁

[@stefanrudolph6261]

Close by Phil Collins For me 2 best Drumers....

[@ninjavigilante5311]

Steve gadd!

[@stevescooking]

Chester is a beast on those skins 👌🏻

[@stevedrums1675]

Today's drummers could learn a lesson from Chester here. No drumming gymnastics. No endless stick flips. No nonsense. Just solid, unyielding groove. perfect timing and fills where they should be placed. Playing for the song

[@jerrywilliams1754]

Yeah buddy, you nailed it.....

[@gcrichards1]

yep absolutely mate, I've seen Chester play many times and he rarely makes a mistake, complete reliable professional consistency, which is why he played with PC and Genesis for 30 years.

[@jeanlouiscouturier7680]

Chester Thompson est une légende de batteur très grand très fort ce monsieur inconditionnel

[@PorscheGTS]

KEITH MOON (WITH THE BEST DRUMMING GYNNASTICS) OF THE WHO WOULD ABSOLUTELY SMOKE CHESTER THOMPSON......BUT I WILL NEVER GET SEEING GENESIS IN 1982 WITH CHESTER THOMPSON!!!!!!!!!!!!! TRULY AMAZING AND UNFORGETABLE!!!!!!!

[@davidmaslow7473]

stevedrums I agree with you about Chester Thompson!

[@thedrewh10]

This is perfection.

[@UncoordinatedPixie]

There is just something cathartic about watching someone play the drums. I could watch it all day long and never get bored.

[@user-zl5pw5ec9e]

Now I know why I wanted to play drums in our band. Guys like Chester and Phil inspired me. Wow! Chester is handsful on this song.

[@jaydechose8046]

I wanted to be a drummer the moment I saw Chester in this live. I was like 6 or 7 years old…. Peace !

[@richardasumadu8305]

His heart, soul and consistency towards the music is so incredible and awesome. That’s why he is and always be my drum hero. God bless you Chester Thompson.

[@tiedupsmurf]

Pure GOLD watching Chester drum Machine

[@espiceowens9802]

“Lawd “ have mercy!! Chester is no nonsense, perfection at it’s finest!!! Excellent!!!

[@chicobellini6297]

Great live performance! Great Drummer! Phil at his best! Repeat and repeat love this song!

[@AUav8r05]

Dear 80s music, Please come back. Respectfully, everyone

[@richardallen4552]

I had no idea Chester Thompson played so hard I'm only familiar with his time with zappa in the 70's. He's amazing!

[@rocketreindeer]

Chester can drum circles around so many musicians that make the "best drummer" lists, yet no one thinks to put him on (most) of them. All I can think is that they just aren't paying attention.

[@mrgunteromg]

This performance shows the skill of a bunch of superlative musicians amassing towards one of the best endings for a live song...simply outstanding...

[@lucianoruiz453]

Great comment and great nickname!!

[@chriswhite1584]

ELMO lo Ve Todo - AGREED

[@Bulldog1653]

A few years ago, I won tickets to see Genesis for their Turn It On Again tour in Denver. Chester Thompson & Phil Collins BOTH are the real deal. It's AMAZING to see these guys live.

[@darrenbarrows7125]

Chester is a machine with soul. Such a great groove and sound. And just kills it everytime. Get him with Leland Skylar and what a team. Then add in the dueling Daryl and Chester in the breakdown at the end.... it does not get any better. Could listen to this band play for years. Matter of fact .. I have. So glad I was a live at the time when I got to see them all play for years. All masters of their tools. Breaking down his fills and rolls is so good. I actually like the audio track of this from NY - last show of this tour - a little better. but both are awesome. Thanks for posting.

[@sinkingisland7769]

That's a hard working man with the best posture of any drummer I've seen (which is probably why he is still a hard working drummer).

[@Johngengelbach2]

Now that's what I call music, one of my favorites. Still sounds great in 2019 and beyond.

[@craigkosters9852]

Skins off the bottom and pounding like hell! Love that sound and style. Chester and Phil are both first class Drummers.

[@Jerrylumdegaard]

Jesus H. Christ watching Chester play that was spectacular.

[@richardasumadu8305]

Solid rhythm, incredible timing, and excellent drumming.

[@joaoportesantava1412]

The solo was out of this world! Lord I miss the 80’s and 90’s

[@hervetardy8417]

I was listening to a Bruce Hornsby Radio on Pandora last week when they played this song. I must admit that I has forgotten about it over the years, but it immediately punched me to the stomach! And then I found this incredible Live version where Chester is really in the zone with such a magnificent drum part. Note also the perfect harmony at the end of the bridge at 3:01. I also saw on Wikipedia that music critic Tom Service of The Guardian said the album had not stood the test of time and was "unlistenable to today". I don't know about the other songs, but "Inside Out" is still very much alive.

[@airlinephoto]

Completely amazing drummer. Absolutely love chesters playing

[@BH530711]

Have always admired Chester’s drumming... Love seeing it like this, too - up close... And seeing him flip his snare stick @ 00:45 was really a really cool move!

[@titoujezxtian912]

yes same for me . ;-) and at 04:10 when he adjusts his sound with the left hand , and at 05:00 with the litlle shot on the hi-hat. GREAT .. i was lucky enough to see him in Paris in 86 (if my memories are good , it was the day before Genesis live) during a clinic ( a drum demontration , kind of lesson) . I was in front row ;-)

[@gregt2022]

Seen this several times- just noticed the stick flip.

[@BH530711]

@@gregt2022 :: A smooth operator, isn’t he? 😂

[@vergon6662]

HOLY FUCK is Chester just KILLING ON THIS!?!! GOOD LORD!!! What a WORLD CLASS MUSICIAN.... Fucking WOW!!!!

[@henrytateo1375]

Heres something you can watch over 1000times and still want more. Chester is the Man!

[@pauli6043]

Lee Sklar, Chet Thompson, and Darryl Steurmer are just fabulous here.

[@patrickcure6806]

Thanks for this videos... Phil Collins on keyboards, Daryl Strummer on guitar and the great Chester killing the drums, You gotta Love it!!!

[@motorikonen364]

OMG! More than 20.000 people in front of him and Chester has the guts to flip the stick while playing!!!! What a hero!!! 👍

[@justjoshin2825]

Looks outdoors I think it’s more like 60 to 80,000

[@motorikonen364]

@@justjoshin2825 The name of that place is "Waldbühne" in Berlin, Germany. According to their website it offers space for up to 22.290 people... but you are right, it feels like way more people.

[@coolinism]

Had the pleasure of going to the wembley arena london concert of this tour I was 14/15 years old with my elder sister and parents, awesome show I'll never forget it

[@drl1046]

Great show, awesome musicians filling the whole stage. Chester gets funky with the groove at about 345 -- like it!

[@joaoportesantava1412]

I love this! I miss the 80’s and 90’s! I have this record and love playing it on my turntable

[@Bostonclassics1]

Chester is amazing. Unique view. I've never seen him smile however hope he enjoyed his amazing work. Man, he's great!

[@kevingarrett8477]

Bostonclassics1- i know that he's only in Genesis, but i've never seen Tony Banks smile either

[@tobiasgaust]

This is simply amazing work. The way Chester uses the dynamics is a pure master class to me.

[@groberts3967]

Tobias Gaust His work on Seconds Out is inimitable

[@barbararasch303]

Habe per Zufall beim Bügeln als meine 4 Kinder schlafen waren entdeckt - oh wow , ich hatte mir geschworen ich möchte auch mal live dabei sein beim nächsten Konzert ❤Der Traum wurde wahr mit allen Kindern , die mit der fantastischer Musik gross geworden sind und unser Hündin hiess Colours 😂Danke Phil und dein Leute dass du unser Leben so bereichert hast ❤❤❤

[@frankmatzelle]

damn, this is an amazing and free drum lesson !!!

[@chicobellini6297]

What a song! unbelievable! What a band and such a good voice. Love this song!

[@jimhouston1605]

Chester Tompson - AMAZING! Beast!

[@JustYerStandardUFO]

Chester’s cranking it out! Beautiful!

[@BrooklynBighouse]

Amazing song, can't believe it was never released as a single!

[@paulmorgan1061]

One of the absolute best drummers, ever!

[@scottflyger432]

Love Chester...and the Drum Cams!

[@tiedupsmurf]

04:51. Chester makes this shit seem easy. He is. Was one Outstanding Drummer

[@barbararasch303]

Just fantastic as I saw the concert for the first time I knew I had to see them live I thank you for the Performance ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@christopherjohnson3520]

Thnx Chester Thompson! Wow. Thnx, for joining my favorite band. I had the pleasure to enjoy your performance TWiCE!!!! Awesome. CJ

[@robblos9358]

Love his playing! Those tom shells are definitely meant for touring, very thick shells! Great video.

[@souldeep808]

I remember Chester Thompson's set was my dream setup as a teenager!! I wanted a lot of big drums and cymbals!!

[@kakakhodenn9128]

Waow Where was this all these years. MASSIVE MASSIVE MASSIVE Sweet groove. Chesterrrrrr. Straight into my playlist. ⛳🏌️‍♂️🇨🇼🇩🇲🇨🇦

[@OBX_Trader]

Welcome (late) to the 80's. Love ya.

[@BenBolling-me7mc]

Chester is one of my very favorite drummers. So unbelievably tasteful! Imagine being Phil Collin's drummer haha.

[@dosgos]

Band is outstanding. That was a great concert gig

[@dinataruz5302]

KIDS THESE DAYS! Jeez, so sad they will NEVER experience music made like this,

[@kindbluey]

Brilliant song & this Live Version Is awesome! Awesome Drumming. A great Album also. Phil Collins is Magic!

[@film50565]

They have such a cool, breezy, easy vibe but with a little punch added throughout thanks to Chester Thompson's drumming. It's really great.

[@letsgovcu]

Needed this song right now.

[@GWD4060]

Love this song

[@danpfd]

This is very cool the way Chester Thompson is isolated. I play drums for a Phil Collin's Tribute Band (I do the Chester Thompson parts) and it helps to not only HEAR what he does on each song, but also to SEE what he does. Thanks for posting this.

[@n-doghansenmand5655]

Remember Tempo

[@KellyBezz]

Fantastic drumming by Chester and wonderful song by Phil! The combo can’t be beat! Thanks +Both Sides Of Phil Collins!

[@cacacolon4317]

I started playing the drums listening to this show..... Amazing... thank God for this musicians talent

[@BothSidesofPhilCollins]

Cacá Colon I became a fan of him after watching the VHS

[@edwardfarmer4230]

Just. Wow ! Thank God for the music back then .

[@milesanddizzy]

Holy Cow, Chester's on fire here, absolutely brilliant! Thank u for publishing this...

[@sappermade6012]

He’s one of the greats for sure! Chester layin it down. He’s been w Phil forever

[@acidrazor66]

this is the bangest of all bangers

[@anthemgunaether2914]

So wonderful to hear actual music here... Fantastic lineup of musical talent!

[@philobeddoe5214]

Little did we know at the time that 1990 was going to be the beginning of our end..

[@ganassi988]

Fucking great! I mean all the musicians are incredible here :) Great groove and sound!

[@Jerrylumdegaard]

It’s 2022 and this still ducking kills !! Phil, Chester, Lee, Daryl !!!!

[@johnhughes7794]

I've had the pleasure to see chester with both phil collins & genesis on numerous occasions & he truly is the king of drums

[@coolinism]

John Hughes I went to the Wembley stadium concert of this tour with my parents and older sister I would have been 14/15 at the time , just superb

[@coolinism]

John Hughes I've got a tape cassette of this very concert which I must have watched a couple hundred times

[@knust2329]

In terms of what, pure speed? Chester played with Frank Zappa. He can play anything, unlike Mike Wengren.

[@eshivakumar3752]

Outstanding play by chester Never forget him

[@setdecinmotion6719]

These years must have been demanding for Phil, Chester and Daryl. Having to tour internationally with both bands for years off each others epic album releases. Thank you guys for making some of greatest music ever.

[@winantowin7326]

Daryl Stuermer ?

[@SOLOLULA2]

Chester Thompson!!! FANTÁSTICO!!!🎶♥️

[@TheRedGlint4427]

That is some of the best drumming I've ever seen

[@harrymapex]

I have been a Genesis fan since '72, but never really related to Collins' stuff until I heard this (on a very special occasion - the birth of our first child....) - wotta song!!

[@HenningVFL]

My Hero Chester Thompson 🥰

[@justjoshin2825]

His work on Seconds out is beyond reproach

[@MSWarchitecture]

This is still badass! And that bassist is a trip!

[@timothystreet1]

Chester is amazing.