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Topper Headon
Actor

Topper Headon

30 May 1955Born
71Age
16Credits
Bromley, Kent, England, UKBirthplace

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

Filmography

  1. 2020White RiotFilm
  2. 2015The Clash: New Year's Day '77Film
  3. 2012The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The ClashFilm
  4. 2012The Clash The Ultimate ReviewFilm
  5. 2008The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)Film
  6. 2008The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other TalesFilm
  7. 2006The Clash: The Joe Strummer StoryFilm
  8. 2006The Clash: Up Close and PersonalFilm
  9. 2006The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982Film
  10. 1999The Clash: Westway To The WorldFilm
  11. 1981The Clash On BroadwayFilm
  12. 1980Rude BoyFilm: The Group
  13. 1980Just Play The ClashFilm
  14. 1980The Clash: Live at The Capitol TheaterFilm
  15. 1980The Clash: Live in Paris 1980Film
  16. 1977The Clash: Live in Munich, 3rd October 1977Film

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