Topper Headon
Born: 1955-05-30
• Bromley, Kent, England, UK
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.
Filmography
Count Me In
White Riot
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
The Clash: New Year's Day '77
The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash
No Image
The Clash The Ultimate Review
The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)
The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten
Rock Milestones: The Clash's London Calling
The Clash: The Joe Strummer Story
No Image
The Clash: Up Close and Personal
The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982
Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond
The Clash: The Last Testament - The Making of London Calling
The Clash : The Essential Clash
The Clash: Westway To The World
The Clash: Live in Tokyo
The Clash On Broadway
D.O.A.
Rude Boy
Just Play The Clash
Punk and Its Aftershocks
The Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater
The Clash: Live in Paris 1980
The Punk Rock Movie
The Clash: Live in Munich, 3rd October 1977