Topper Headon

Person · Open Library

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2

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Film & TV

Bromley, Kent, England, UK

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…

Known for

• Count Me In — Self2021
• White Riot2020
• Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers — Self2017
• The Clash: New Year's Day '772015
• The Clash The Ultimate Review2012
• The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash2012
• The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales2008
• The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)2008
• Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten — Self2007
• Rock Milestones: The Clash Years — Himself2006

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type

Person

Gender

Male

Origin

United Kingdom

Active from

1955-05-30

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners

901

Total plays

8,234

Nicholas Bowen "Topper" Headon (born 30 May 1955, Bromley, Kent, England), known as 'Topper' (because of his resemblance to Mickey the Monkey from the Topper comic), is a British rock and roll drummer, best known for his membership in the punk rock band, The Clash. Headon is commonly recognized with the best punk rock drummers of the late 1970s and early '80s; critic Greg Prato writes, "producer Sandy Pearlman dubbed Headon 'The Human Drum Machine,' due to his impeccable timing and skills." <a

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Wikidata facts

Instance of

human

Gender

male

Citizenship

United Kingdom

Place of birth

Bromley

Occupation

drummer

Languages spoken

English language

Native language

English language

Genre

punk rock

Instrument

drum kit

Record label

Columbia Records

Image

Topper Headon (Sept08).jpg

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