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Jul 22, 2009 · Ian Dickson/Redferns/Getty. Last week Rolling Stone rang up former Clash drummer Topper Headon to talk about the making of the band’s classic 1982 album Combat Rock (read the full story in...
Mar 5, 2024 · Reaching 30 in the UK singles charts and earning the band one of their few top ten hits in the US, the song is a testament to the musical genius of Topper Headon. Topper was sacked from the band in 1982, before the Combat Rock tour even began, as a result of his increasing dependence on heroin.
Apr 10, 2019 · 10 April 2019 Paul Matts Music, People 1. ‘Topper’ Headon was a drumming genius who propelled a good band to become the best around, writes Paul Matts. ca. 1976-1986 — The Clash Performing — Image by © CORBIS. Some names on any list of significant figures in punk rock, post punk and new wave come from a high-profile source.
Nicky “Topper” Headon. Producer Sandy Pearlman dubbed him “The Human Drum Machine.”. As the drummer for the legendary punk-rock outfit The Clash, Nicky “Topper” Headon cemented his name as one of the best punk-rock drummers of the ’70s, known above all else for his impeccable sense of time.
Explore Topper Headon's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Topper Headon on AllMusic.
Mar 31, 2022 · While fellow drummers like Rat Scabies and Paul Cook were prioritising speed and rock-solid rhythm, Headon had the precision, groove, and technical chops that had them all beat. Perhaps it’s a bit strange, then, that Headon’s foremost influence was one of rock’s most notoriously volatile and haphazard drummers.
Jan 22, 2014 · 644. 70K views 9 years ago. Spike has another chat with old friend Topper Headon (The Clash) to hear what he's been up to since their last interview and swap musical stories! ...more.
