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Topper Headon

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Topper Headon

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

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.

Known For

Acting
2021Count Me InSelf
2020White Riot
2017Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk RockersSelf
2015The Clash: New Year's Day '77
2012The Clash The Ultimate Review
2012The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash
2008The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales
2008The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)
2007Joe Strummer: The Future Is UnwrittenSelf
2006Rock Milestones: The Clash's London CallingHimself
2006The Clash: Up Close and Personal
2006The Clash: The Joe Strummer Story
2006The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982
2005Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and BeyondHimself
2004The Clash: The Last Testament - The Making of London CallingHimself
2003The Clash : The Essential ClashHimself
1999The Clash: Westway To The World
1982The Clash: Live in TokyoHimself - Drums
1981D.O.A.Self
1981The Clash On Broadway
1980Punk and Its AftershocksSelf
1980Rude BoyThe Group
1980Just Play The Clash
1980The Clash: Live in Paris 1980
1980The Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater
1978The Punk Rock MovieSelf
1977The Clash: Live in Munich, 3rd October 1977