Modern Drummer, January 2024. Go-Go and salsa, Chester Thompson's left-hand torture, and the gospel of the pocket — in his own words.
When I heard all the percussion going on, the conga rhythms, and that almighty cowbell — it changed my life.
On Go-Go musicNo one is going to care how good your technique is if you aren't locked in the pocket.
On what actually mattersChris has a genuine love for percussion. He just wants to find those intricate little things that add extra layers to the music — and he loves it.
Luke Smallbone, on Chris