Topper Headon

Born: 1955-05-30

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.


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Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten

as Self
Released: 2007-05-18

As the front man of the Clash from 1977 onwards, Joe Strummer changed people's lives forever....

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Rude Boy

as Drummer
Released: 1980-07-25

Rude Boy is a semi-documentary, part character study, part 'rockumentary', featuring a British...

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Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

as Self
Released: 2017-04-29

Documentary about reggae music and culture in London in 1977. Filmed in Super 8 camera by Don...

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Count Me In

as Self
Released: 2021-08-24

An exhilarating celebration of the art of rock drumming, featuring some of the best drummers...

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White Riot

as uncredited
Released: 2020-04-03

Exploring how punk influenced politics in late-1970s Britain, when a group of artists united to...

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The Punk Rock Movie

as Self
Released: 1978-06-09

Documentary on the London punk-rock scene, circa '78

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Punk and Its Aftershocks

as Self
Released: 1980-05-10

Documentary about the pedigrees of punk featuring The Boomtown Rats, Sex Pistols, Pretenders,...

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D.O.A.

as Himself
Released: 1980-09-12

Documentary chronicaling the rise and fall of the punk movement with rare interview footage of...

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The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)

as uncredited
Released: 2008-04-15

THE CLASH LIVE: REVOLUTION ROCK is an exciting new documentary film directed by long-time Clash...

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Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond

as Himself
Released: 2005-03-01

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Rock Milestones: The Clash's London Calling

as Himself
Released: 2006-09-01

Critical review of the English punk rock band's 1979 album, 'London Calling'. The program...

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The Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater

as uncredited
Released: 1980-03-08

Part of their "16 Tons Tour", The Clash Perform Live In Concert at The Capitol Theatre in...

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Just Play The Clash

as uncredited
Released: 1980-07-25

A bonus feature of Rudeboy, featuring only the concert scenes with the band.

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The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash

as uncredited
Released: 2012-08-30

Profile of seminal punk group The Clash.

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The Clash: Live in Paris 1980

as uncredited
Released: 1980-03-02

Australian DVD pressing of this live performance from the UK Punk Rockers, previously only...

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The Clash - Live in Tokyo, Japan

as uncredited
Released: 1982-01-28

Concert shown in NHK's Young Music Show

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The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales

as uncredited
Released: 2008-01-25

For the first time on DVD, Terry Chimes fills in the story of the birth of punk. Essential...

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The Clash : The Essential Clash

as Himself
Released: 2003-06-13

Formed in 1976, The Clash embodied passion, idealism and political social zeal. Blending rock,...

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The Clash: New Year's Day '77

as uncredited
Released: 2015-01-01

Built around the earliest, until now unseen, footage of the Clash in concert, filmed by Julien...

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The Clash: The Last Testament - The Making of London Calling

as Himself
Released: 2004-09-21

The documentary tells the story of the making of The Clash's 'London Calling' album and included...

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The Clash: Live in Tokyo

as Himself - Drums
Released: 1982-01-28

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The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982

as uncredited
Released: 2006-01-01

Collection of TV appearances by The Clash from the years 1977-1982.

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The Clash: The Joe Strummer Story

as uncredited
Released: 2006-01-31

Joe died young. But his and "The Clash's" memory live on in the programme as it seeks to explore...

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The Clash - Live in Munich, 3rd October 1977

as uncredited
Released: 1977-10-03

Included as a bonus feature on The Clash's film Rudeboy

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