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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Punk and Its Aftershocks
as Self
1980
Rude Boy
as The Group
1980
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten
as Self
2007
The Clash : The Essential Clash
as Himself
2003
The Clash: New Year's Day '77
2015
The Punk Rock Movie
as Self
1978
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
as Self
2017
The Clash: Live in Munich, 3rd October 1977
1977
Just Play The Clash
1980
D.O.A.
as Self
1981
The Clash: The Last Testament - The Making of London Calling
as Himself
2004
Rock Milestones: The Clash's London Calling
as Himself
2006
The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales
2008
The Clash: Up Close and Personal
2006
Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond
as Himself
2005
The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)
2008
The Clash The Ultimate Review
2012
The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash
2012
The Clash: The Joe Strummer Story
2006
The Clash: Live in Paris 1980
1980