“Fans say, ‘You were part of the band.’ I was never part of the band… I was an employee. And all things come to an end”: Chester Thompson’s career in and out of Genesis | Louder
https://www.loudersound.com/features/chester-thompson-genesis-and-more
“Fans say, ‘You were part of the band.’ I was never part of the band… I was an employee. And all things come to an end”: Chester Thompson’s career in and out of Genesis | Louder
https://www.loudersound.com/features/chester-thompson-genesis-and-more
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If you weren’t there at the beginning, or if you came on board later to replace someone, you’re a “hired gun”.
Look at Ron Wood of The Rolling Stones, for instance, it took decades for him to become a full member of the band. Sure he made money, but he got a weekly/bi weekly check.