Topper Headon

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

Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten

Rude Boy

Count Me In

Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

The Punk Rock Movie

The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash

White Riot

D.O.A.

All Movies (27)

• Count Me In2021 · as Self
• White Riot2020
• Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers2017 · as Self
• The Clash: New Year's Day '772015
• The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash2012
• The Clash The Ultimate Review2012
• The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)2008
• The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales2008
• Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten2007 · as Self
• Rock Milestones: The Clash's London Calling2006 · as Himself
• The Clash: The Joe Strummer Story2006
• The Clash: Up Close and Personal2006
• The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-19822006
• Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond2005 · as Himself
• The Clash: The Last Testament - The Making of London Calling2004 · as Himself
• The Clash : The Essential Clash2003 · as Himself
• The Clash: Westway To The World1999
• The Clash: Live in Tokyo1982 · as Himself - Drums
• The Clash On Broadway1981
• D.O.A.1981 · as Self
• Rude Boy1980 · as The Group
• Just Play The Clash1980
• Punk and Its Aftershocks1980 · as Self
• The Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater1980
• The Clash: Live in Paris 19801980
• The Punk Rock Movie1978 · as Self
• The Clash: Live in Munich, 3rd October 19771977