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Topper Headon
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<p>Nicholas Bowen "Topper" Headon (born 30 May 1955) is an English drummer and multi-instrumentalist, best known as the drummer of <a href="/facts/Punk_rock/voBjpcpS">punk rock</a> band <a href="/facts/The_Clash/NeN7QXrF">the Clash</a>. Headon was inducted in the <a href="/facts/Rock_and_Roll_Hall_of_Fame/6hRagsTD">Rock and Roll Hall of Fame</a> with the rest of the Clash in 2003. </p><p>He joined the Clash in 1977 and became famed for his drumming skills. He received his nickname owing to his resemblance to <a href="/facts/Mickey_the_Monkey/oBgKpfCD">Mickey the Monkey</a> from the <i><a href="/facts/Topper_(comic_book)/9BPq22Y1">Topper</a></i> comic. </p>