Overview
Topper Headon
Known For
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
Documentary about reggae music and culture in London in 1977....
The Clash: New Year's Day '77
Built around the earliest, until now unseen, footage of the...
The Clash The Ultimate Review
The Clash The Ultimate Review Drawing on extensive rare footage,...
The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales
For the first time on DVD, Terry Chimes fills in...
Rock Milestones: The Clash's London Calling
Critical review of the English punk rock band's 1979 album,...
The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982
Collection of TV appearances by The Clash from the years...
The Clash: The Last Testament - The Making of London Calling
The documentary tells the story of the making of The...
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.