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Nicholas Bowen "Topper" Headon (born 30 May 1955) [citation needed] is an English drummer and multi-instrumentalist, best known as the drummer of punk rock band The Clash. Known for his contributions to the drumming world, Headon was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the rest of The Clash in 2003.
In the late 1970s, a drummer called Topper Headon joined The Clash, the most exciting rock'n'roll band in the world.
Jan 29, 2021 · Topper Headon played drums with The Clash from 1977 to 1982. When his bandmates finally had enough of dealing with his cocaine and heroin addiction, rhythm guitarist and co-lead singer Joe Strummer kicked him out after touring in Amsterdam.
May 10, 2022 · The Clash were mere days away from releasing Combat Rock when drummer Topper Headon was unceremoniously fired. Fittingly, he appeared to be pained and out of focus on the subsequent album cover.
Apr 10, 2019 · ‘Topper’ Headon was a drumming genius who propelled a good band to become the best around, writes Paul Matts.
Feb 10, 2014 · Topper Headon performs 'Rock The Casbah' for Cerys Matthews. 'Drumming Machine' from The Clash, Topper Headon joined Cerys in the 6 Music studio to talk about his passion for music and how...
As the drummer for the legendary punk-rock outfit The Clash, Nicky “Topper” Headon cemented his name as one of the best punk-rock drummers of the ’70s, known above all else for his impeccable sense of time.
