Topper Headon
Biography
Nicholas Bowen "Topper" Headon (born 30 May 1955) is an English drummer, best known as the drummer of punk rock band the Clash. Known for his instrumental contributions to the drumming world, Headon was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the rest of The Clash in 2003. He joined the Clash in 1977 and became famed for his drumming skills. He received his nickname owing to his resemblance to Mickey the Monkey from the Topper comic.
Known For
Self
Punk and Its Aftershocks
Drummer
Rude Boy
Self
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten
Himself
The Clash : The Essential Clash
The Clash: New Year's Day '77
Self
The Punk Rock Movie
Self
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
The Clash - Live in Munich, 3rd October 1977
Just Play The Clash
Himself
D.O.A.
Himself
The Clash: The Last Testament - The Making of London Calling
Himself
Rock Milestones: The Clash's London Calling
The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales
The Clash: Up Close and Personal
The Clash: The Joe Strummer Story
Himself
Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond
The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)
The Clash: Live in Paris 1980
The Clash The Ultimate Review
The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash
The Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater
The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982
White Riot
Himself - Drums
The Clash: Live in Tokyo
Self
Count Me In
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
25
Gender
Male
Birthday
1955-05-30
Place of Birth
Bromley, Kent, England, UK
Also Known As
The Clash