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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten (2007) — Self
2. Rude Boy (1980) — The Group
3. White Riot (2020)
4. D.O.A. (1981) — Self
5. The Clash: Westway To The World (1999)
6. Count Me In (2021) — Self
7. The Punk Rock Movie (1978) — Self
8. Punk and Its Aftershocks (1980) — Self
9. The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash (2012)
10. The Clash : The Essential Clash (2003) — Himself
11. The Clash: The Last Testament - The Making of London Calling (2004) — Himself
12. The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock) (2008)
13. Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers (2017) — Self
14. The Clash: New Year's Day '77 (2015)
15. Rock Milestones: The Clash Years (2006) — Himself
16. The Clash: Live in Tokyo (1982) — Himself - Drums
17. The Clash: Live in Munich, 3rd October 1977 (1977)
18. Just Play The Clash (1980)
19. Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond (2005) — Himself
20. The Clash: Up Close and Personal (2006)
21. The Clash: The Joe Strummer Story (2006)
22. The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales (2008)
23. The Clash The Ultimate Review (2012)
24. The Clash: Live in Paris 1980 (1980)
25. The Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater (1980)
26. The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982 (2006)
27. The Clash On Broadway (1981)