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
2007
Rock Milestones: The Clash Years
2006
The Punk Rock Movie
1978
White Riot
2020
Count Me In
2021
The Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater
1980
The Clash: Westway To The World
1999
The Clash: The Joe Strummer Story
2006
Punk and Its Aftershocks
1980
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
2017
The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)
2008
The Clash : The Essential Clash
2003

FILMOGRAPHY

All
Movies
TV
Acting
27
2021
Count Me In
as Self
2020
White Riot
2017
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
as Self
2015
The Clash: New Year's Day '77
2012
The Clash The Ultimate Review
2012
The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash
2008
The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales
2008
The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)
2007
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten
as Self
2006
Rock Milestones: The Clash Years
as Himself
2006
The Clash: Up Close and Personal
2006
The Clash: The Joe Strummer Story
2006
The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982
2005
Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond
as Himself
2004
The Clash: The Last Testament - The Making of London Calling
as Himself
2003
The Clash : The Essential Clash
as Himself
1999
The Clash: Westway To The World
1982
The Clash: Live in Tokyo
as Himself - Drums
1981
D.O.A.
as Self
1981
The Clash On Broadway
1980
Punk and Its Aftershocks
as Self
1980
Rude Boy
as The Group
1980
Just Play The Clash
1980
The Clash: Live in Paris 1980
1980
The Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater
1978
The Punk Rock Movie
as Self
1977
The Clash: Live in Munich, 3rd October 1977