Topper Headon
- Born
- May 30, 1955 (71 years old)
- Place of birth
- Bromley, Kent, England, UK
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.
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Known for
Filmography
- 2021Count Me InFilm · Self
- 2020White RiotFilm★ 6.1
- 2017Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk RockersFilm · Self
- 2015The Clash: New Year's Day '77Film
- 2012The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The ClashFilm
- 2012The Clash The Ultimate ReviewThe Clash The Ultimate ReviewFilm
- 2008The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)Film
- 2008The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other TalesFilm
- 2007Joe Strummer: The Future Is UnwrittenFilm · Self★ 7.3
- 2006Rock Milestones: The Clash YearsFilm · Himself
- 2006The Clash: The Joe Strummer StoryFilm
- 2006The Clash: Up Close and PersonalThe Clash: Up Close and PersonalFilm
- 2006The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982Film
- 2005Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and BeyondFilm · Himself
- 2004The Clash: The Last Testament - The Making of London CallingFilm · Himself
- 2003The Clash : The Essential ClashFilm · Himself
- 1999The Clash: Westway To The WorldFilm
- 1982The Clash: Live in TokyoFilm · Himself - Drums
- 1981The Clash On BroadwayFilm
- 1981D.O.A.Film · Self★ 5.7
- 1980Rude BoyFilm · The Group★ 6.4
- 1980Just Play The ClashFilm
- 1980Punk and Its AftershocksFilm · Self
- 1980The Clash: Live at The Capitol TheaterFilm
- 1980The Clash: Live in Paris 1980Film
- 1978The Punk Rock MovieFilm · Self
- 1977The Clash: Live in Munich, 3rd October 1977Film
