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Topper Headon

Topper Headon

1955–presentUnited Kingdom2010s1970s1980s

About Topper Headon

Nicholas Bowen "Topper" Headon (born 30 May 1955) is an English drummer and multi-instrumentalist, best known as the drummer of punk rock band the Clash. 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.

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Formed

1955

Origin

United Kingdom

Discography

Waking Up (1986)

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Thumbnail for Baby, I've Seen Your Arms (Short Documentary About Topper Headon of The Clash) by Topper Headon16:38

Baby, I've Seen Your Arms (Short Documentary About Topper Headon of The Clash)

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Thumbnail for Joe Strummer sticks up for Topper Headon by Topper Headon0:40

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  • Thumbnail for White Riot (2019) Trailer | The Clash , Steel Pulse, Sham 69, Tom Robinson, Poly Styrene by Paul Simon, Topper Headon, The Clash, Paul Simonon, NME2:15

    White Riot (2019) Trailer | The Clash , Steel Pulse, Sham 69, Tom Robinson, Poly Styrene

    Paul Simon, Topper Headon, The Clash, Paul Simonon, NME

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  • Thumbnail for Topper Headon- Time Is Tight by Topper Headon3:40

    Topper Headon- Time Is Tight

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  • Thumbnail for Topper Headon Boxing * The Clash * Rude Boy * 1980 by Topper Headon0:04

    Topper Headon Boxing * The Clash * Rude Boy * 1980

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  • Thumbnail for Baby, I've Seen Your Arms (Short Documentary About Topper Headon of The Clash) by Topper Headon16:38

    Baby, I've Seen Your Arms (Short Documentary About Topper Headon of The Clash)

    Topper Headon

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  • Thumbnail for Joe Strummer sticks up for Topper Headon by Topper Headon0:40

    Joe Strummer sticks up for Topper Headon

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  • Thumbnail for The Clash | Garageland | ‘Live’ at Rehearsal Rehearsals | From the movie ‘Rude Boy’ | 1978 by Paul Simon, Topper Headon, Sex Pistols, The Clash, Paul Simonon, NME2:50Advisory

    The Clash | Garageland | ‘Live’ at Rehearsal Rehearsals | From the movie ‘Rude Boy’ | 1978

    Paul Simon, Topper Headon, Sex Pistols, The Clash, Paul Simonon, NME

    1970sRehearsalRare
  • Thumbnail for Topper Headon (The Clash) on Roland TD-30KV V-Drums by Topper Headon3:44

    Topper Headon (The Clash) on Roland TD-30KV V-Drums

    Topper Headon

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  • Thumbnail for Topper Headon - (The Clash) - Drumming Man - Bass & Drums Mixed Stems by Topper Headon2:57

    Topper Headon - (The Clash) - Drumming Man - Bass & Drums Mixed Stems

    Topper Headon

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