Topper Headon

Topper Headon
Headon in 2018
Headon in 2018
Background information
Birth nameNicholas Bowen Headon
Also known asTopper
Born (1955-05-30) 30 May 1955 (age 69)[citation needed]
Bromley, Kent, England
GenresJazz, soul, R&B, rock, punk rock, reggae, rock and roll
Occupation(s)Drummer
Years active1973–present

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.

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.


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