Topper Headon
Born 1955 (age 70) · Bromley, Kent, England, UK
Appears in 27 titles

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.

Filmography

Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten
Rude Boy
6.4
Rude Boy
1980
as The Group
White Riot
6.3
White Riot
2020
D.O.A.
5.7
D.O.A.
1981
as Self
Count Me In
7.1
Count Me In
2021
as Self
The Punk Rock Movie
6.5
The Punk Rock Movie
1978
as Self
Punk and Its Aftershocks
6.8
Punk and Its Aftershocks
1980
as Self
The Clash : The Essential Clash
8.1
The Clash : The Essential Clash
2003
as Himself
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
The Clash: New Year's Day '77
Rock Milestones: The Clash's London Calling
The Clash: Live in Tokyo
9.0
The Clash: Live in Tokyo
1982
as Himself - Drums
Just Play The Clash