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	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Topper Headon
		Nicholas Bowen Headon (born May 30, 1955, in Bromley, Kent, England), better known as Topper Headon (because of his resemblance to the cartoon monkey), is a British rock and roll drummer best known for his membership in the punk rock band The Clash.
		Topper was unable to give up drugs and left the band at the beginning of the tour in 1982.
		After his work with the Clash, Topper was considered briefly for the drumming stool in Mick Jones' outlet Big Audio Dynamite and fans also expected them to reunite, but this failed to work out because of Topper's severe addiction at this time.
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Topper_Headon (752 words)

	Topper Headon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Nicholas Bowen Headon (born May 30, 1955), better known as Topper Headon, was the drummer for the British punk rock band The Clash.
		Topper was unable to give up drugs and left the band at the beginning of the tour in 1982.
		After his work with the Clash, Topper was considered briefly for the drumming stole in Mick Jones' outlet Big Audio Dynamite and fans also expected them to reunite, but this failed to work out, because of Topper's severe addiction at ths time.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Topper_Headon (601 words)

	Topper Headon: bio and encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Nicholas Bower Headon (born May 30, 1955), better known as Topper Headon, was the drummer for the British punk rock (Rock music with deliberately offensive lyrics expressing anger and social alienation; in part a reaction against progressive rock) band The Clash (additional info and facts about The Clash).
		Before meeting Headon, the band went through several drummers, including Terry Chimes (additional info and facts about Terry Chimes), who recorded on the UK version of the band's self-titled debut (additional info and facts about self-titled debut).
		Headon originally planned to have only a brief stay with the band, so his name would become known and he could move on.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/t/to/topper_headon.htm (483 words)

	The Clash - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Pearlman was amazed by Headon's impressive timing and musical skills and thus christened him "The Human Drum Machine." 'Rope' was released in 1978 and debuted at number two on the British charts, but failed to crack the top 100 in the world's largest music market, the United States.
		Headon — "The Human Drum Machine" — was an outstanding drummer, and Jones was the second part of the songwriting and vocal wheel of the band.
		It should be noted that Headon's contribution to The Clash was by no means limited to his drumming for the band; he composed and performed the music for "Ivan Meets G.I. Joe" and "Rock The Casbah" almost entirely by himself, the latter becoming the band's biggest hit in the U.S. reaching number #8 in 1982.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/The_Clash (3621 words)

	Encyclopedia: Topper Headon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Topper Headon The Clash was one of the most successful British punk rock groups that existed from 1976 to 1986.
		Their next album, the Sandy Pearlman-produced Give 'Em Enough Rope, was the first to feature Topper Headon on all cuts, the band's drummer for the most of the rest of their career.
		Topper Headon was fired - his addiction to heroin had had a deleterious effect on his drumming.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Topper-Headon (1485 words)

	Topper Headon Definition / Topper Headon Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		[click for more]), better known as Topper Headon, was the drummer for the British punk rock Punk rock is an anti-establishment music movement beginning around 1976 (although precursors can be located several years earlier), exemplified and popularised by The Ramones, the Sex Pistols, The Clash and The Damned.
		As time went on, his plan changed and he recorded a total of four studio and one b-side albums with the Clash (in addition to several songs which would become the US version of the self-titled album).
		Topper Headon is the greatest rock drummer of all time.
	www.elresearch.com /Topper_Headon (311 words)

	Barnes & Noble.com - Artist Bio
		Drummer Topper Headon wasn't an original member of the Clash, but it was his arrival that helped push them to the next musical level, as he quickly became an integral part of the group.
		But Headon's original plan was to stay with the Clash for only a year -- which he figured would give enough time to get his name known so he could move on to another more "suitable" group.
		But Headon quickly realized that the group was not just a one-dimensional punk band, as they branched out and touched upon a wide variety of styles -- all the while never losing sight of their original punk ideals.
	music.barnesandnoble.com /search/artistbio.asp?CTR=133474 (503 words)

	CMT.com : Topper Headon : Biography
		Born Nicholas Bowen Headon on May 30, 1955 in Bromely, Kent, Headon grew up a soul and jazz fan (an early influence was ace fusion drummer Billy Cobham), and he was once a member of a local group that opened a show for the Temptations.
		Issued in 1986, Headon's Waking Up turned out to be an album that featured primarily soul, jazz, and R&B compositions, as well as several tracks that dealt with Headon's vices ("Got to Keep on Going," "Just Another Hit," etc.).
		Although little has been heard or seen of Headon since his Clash days, he was extensively interviewed along with his other former bandmates for the superb Clash bio-movie, Westway to the World, in the late '90s.
	www.cmt.com /artists/az/headon_topper/bio.jhtml (544 words)

	Topper Headon on MSN Music
		Biography: Drummer Topper Headon wasn't an original member of the Clash, but it was his arrival that helped push them to the next musical level, as he quickly became an integral part of the group.
		Born Nicholas Bowen Headon on May 30, 1955 in Bromely, Kent, Headon grew up a soul and jazz fan (an early influence...Read full biography
		Topper Headon's musical acumen should have ensured a lengthy run, if only for composing the Clash's biggest U.S. hit, "Rock the Casbah" (on which he played everything but lead guitar).
	music.msn.com /artist/default.aspx?artist=134636 (106 words)

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		NICK 'Topper' Headon, the former drummer with The Clash has spoken for the first time about how he quit a 25-year addiction to drugs and returned home to Dover.
		I went from being Topper Headon, drummer with the - The Clash, taking a break for 'nervous exhaustion' to Topper Headon, sacked for being a heroin addict." StrUmmer did not take the deci- ' sion lightly and kept Nick's photo in his wallet for years after his 1982 departure.
		NICK 'Topper' HeadoD joined The Clash in 1977 and was sOOn propelled into worldwide superstardom with the magnificent London Calling album - voted the best album of the 1980s by 'Rolling Stone magazine.
	dovergrammar.co.uk /archives/papers/2004-08-19-Express.html (1630 words)

	The Clash - Music Downloads - Online
		Throughout 1977, Strummer and Jones were in and out of jail for a myriad of minor indiscretions, ranging from vandalism to stealing a pillowcase, while Simonon and Headon were arrested for shooting racing pigeons with an air gun.
		Headon left the band shortly after the sessions finished; the press statement said he parted with the group due to political differences, but it was later revealed that the split was due to his heavy drug use.
		The album was the Clash's most commercially successful effort, entering the U.K. charts at number two and climbing into the American Top Ten in early 1983, thanks to the Top Ten hit single "Rock the Casbah." During the fall of 1982, the Clash opened for the Who on their farewell tour.
	musicstore.connect.com /artist/370/The-Clash/1038066.html (1718 words)

	Musician Forums - Band Profile: The Clash (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Topper left the London SS, and Terry Chimes came in to replace him.
		THey recorded their first album that very weekend, and soon after the album was done Terry Chimes left the band, and Topper Headon came in on drums.
		Drummer Topper Headon was fired from the band shortly after the sessions finished, due to his heroin addiction.
	www.musicianforums.com /forums/printthread.php?t=17862 (977 words)

	The Clash
		Topper Headon was a journeyman drummer who found his niche powering the Clash.
		May 30, 1955: Nicky “Topper” Headon, drummer for the Clash, is born in Bromley, England.
		April 8, 1977: The Clash, the British punk group’s debut album, is released in the U.K. With drummer Topper Headon on-board, the Clash undertake their first headlining tour.
	www.rockhall.com /hof/inductee.asp?id=2023 (1608 words)

	THE CLASH
		Mick Jones was in a soon to die band called “London S.S. that he formed in 1975 who’s members once included Nicky “Topper” Headon, Bernard Rhodes, and Paul Simonon.
		Jones had run into an old band member of his previous band London S.S., Topper Headon, and asked him audition for the band.
		Headon had made it in and joined their tour.
	www.angelfire.com /ny3/blahblahvera/clash.html (354 words)

	Topper Headon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Topper Headon (Mercury) 06/85 Drumming Man/ Hope For Donna UK/DE 7" MERX 194 880924-7...
		Joe Strummer Mick Jones Paul Simonon Topper Headon Gallery Lyrics Topper Headon "We did loads of painting of the studio we were...
		The Clash, Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, Topper Headon, Vince White, Nick Sheppard, Pete Howard, The Mescaleros, www.theclash.de...
	www.kronosmusic.com /clash/2/the-clash75.html (180 words)

	The Alt.Music.Clash F.A.Q.
		Chimes left the group and was replaced by Nicky "Topper" Headon.
		After Combat Rock was released, Joe Strummer became increasingly worried about Topper Headon's drug problem(heroin) and gave him the boot(not the best rehabilitation but...), Terry Chimes(remember him) then rejoined the group for a few tour dates.
		Topper Headon- after being held guilty of manslaughter for supplying a guy with some heroin he was deported from the USA.
	members.tripod.com /~CLASHFAQ/faq.html (620 words)

	MegaStar - Topper's heartfelt Strummer tribute
		Two weeks on from the untimely death of Clash legend Joe Strummer, band mate Topper Headon has added his own very personal tribute to his departed friend.
		Ex-Clash drummer Headon found out the tragic news soon after playing a gig at his local pub, The Dublin Man ‘O War, in Dover, Kent.
		Headon confirmed The Clash were due to reform for a one-off performance at the Rock ‘n Roll Hall Of Fame in New York in the spring – as revealed by MegaStar in November.
	www.megastar.co.uk /ents/news/2003/01/06/sMEG01MTA0MTg0NzM1ODM.html (215 words)

	The Clash - Unipedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Following the release of their first album, Chimes was replaced with longtime drummer Topper Headon (b.
		In the process, the band's potential became apparent to Headon, and realizing that he wouldn't find a better band, he changed his plans and remained with The Clash until late 1982 – he was present for most of the band's career, in particular, the most successful and fruitful part.
		Topper Headon was fired on account of his on-going heroin addiction and the original drummer, Terry Chimes, was brought back into the fold for the next few tours.
	www.unipedia.info /The_Clash.html (2794 words)

	The Clash Biography and Discography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Jones were in and out of jail for a range of minor crimes, ranging from vandalism to stealing a pillowcase, while Simonon and Headon were arrested for shooting racing pigeons with an air gun.
		Topper Headon was fired on account of his on-going heroin addiction problem and the original drummer, Terry Chimes, was brought back into the fold for the next few tours.
		However, Mick Jones commented in the press that at the time of Strummer's death, the foursome was seriously considering reuniting for a tour, and that the likelihood was good of it happening.
	www.rockul.info /band_the_clash_en.php (1979 words)

	The Austin Chronicle Music: From Here to Eternity
		Topper Headon's appearance is downright startling; he's shriveled like an old man or someone who has suffered from some nasty illness (like, maybe, a drug habit) for a long, long time.
		Headon was well on his way to a heroin habit, while Jones' ego was becoming a problem as well.
		By the time of its release, the band had sacked Headon, whose heroin use had completely undermined the band's playing ability even beyond its effect on their personal relations.
	www.austinchronicle.com /issues/dispatch/2000-05-19/music_feature.html (3612 words)

	SonicNet May 30, 1998 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Nicky "Topper" Headon was the drummer for punk giants the Clash during their heyday.
		Today is the 43rd birthday of Nicky "Topper" Headon, drummer for the Clash, who was with the great punk band for a short, but creative period.
		After the Clash recorded their eponymous debut album in 1977, Chimes left and was replaced by Headon.
	londonsburning.org /art_sonicnet_05_30_98.html (647 words)

	Topper Headon - Waking Up: Reviews, Track Listing, Audio Clips, and more \|\|\| Music.com
		Topper Headon's musical acumen should have ensured a lengthy run, if only for composing the Clash's biggest U.S. hit, "Rock the Casbah" (on which he played everything but lead guitar).
		Left to his own devices, Headon cut this sleek-sounding album with first-rate help from guitarist Bob Tench (of Jeff Beck fame), ex-Clash session keyboardist Mickey Gallagher, and vocalist Jimmy Helms, who sounds appropriately gritty without being overbearing.
		Highlights include the swirling pop-funk of "Got to Keep on Going," one of several songs addressing Headon's addiction; "Pleasure and Pain," a hard-hitting showcase for Tench; and "Just Another Hit," whose poppy drive belies its clever metaphor for stardom, professional killing, and drug addiction.
	www.music.com /release/waking_up/1 (292 words)

	The Clash's "London Calling" Sees 25th Anniversary \| RockAndMetal.com
		The single 'White Riot,' inspired by Joe and Paul's participation in the Notting Hill Carnival riots, was indicative of the social activist attitude that the band would have throughout their career.
		Topper Headon soon joined the line-up replacing Chimes, and in 1978 they played what has become a hugely celebrated gig in front of 80,000 people at Victoria Park in East London for "Rock Against Racism."
		A period of change within the band ensued with Headon being sacked from the group only to be re-replaced by Terry Chimes again, who was subsequently replaced by Pete Howard.
	www.rockandmetal.com /theclash.html (1204 words)

	topper headon ,..... tommy gun !!!
		Topper was an integral part of The Clash.
		Topper's life pretty much fell apart after he was ousted from The Clash.
		Topper made the Clash great - listen to the Live: From Here To Eternity record - Topper's tracks are hard, flowing and full of his mad jazz fills (listen to City of the Dead), whilst Terry Chimes sounds stilted, jerky and incompetent.
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