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Topper Headon

Topper Headon

Actor · Born May 30, 1955 · Bromley, Kent, England, UK

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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.

Acted in 14

2020s

  1. 2020

    White Riot

    Movie

2010s

  1. 2015

    The Clash: New Year's Day '77

    Movie

  2. 2012

    The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash

    Movie

2000s

  1. 2008

    The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)

    Movie

  2. 2006

    The Clash: The Joe Strummer Story

    Movie

  3. The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982

    Movie

1990s

  1. 1999

    The Clash: Westway To The World

    Movie

1980s

  1. 1981

    The Clash On Broadway

    Movie

  2. 1980
  3. Just Play The Clash

    Movie

  4. The Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater

    Movie

  5. The Clash: Live in Paris 1980

    Movie

1970s

  1. 1977

    The Clash: Live in Munich, 3rd October 1977

    Movie

Appearances11

2020s

  1. 2021

2010s

  1. 2017

    Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

    Self

2000s

  1. 2007
  2. 2006
  3. 2005

    Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond

    Himself

  4. 2004

    The Clash: The Last Testament - The Making of London Calling

    Himself

  5. 2003

    The Clash : The Essential Clash

    Himself

1980s

  1. 1982

    The Clash: Live in Tokyo

    Himself - Drums

  2. 1981

    D.O.A.

    Self

  3. 1980