Here’s wishing a Happy Birthday to Topper Headon, the longtime drummer of The Clash, who turned 70 on May 30. Headon was simply one of the most dynamic beat-keepers to emerge from the British punk ...

The Clash stars Mick Jones and Topper Headon have recorded together for the first time in 27 years to revisit one of their classic tracks. 18 September 2009 • 7:00am The Clash: Joe Strummer, Paul ...

His life took some terribly dark turns after he was fired from the Clash, but drummer Topper Headon has found his way back to the light -- and forgiveness for the man who kicked him out of the band.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Regarded by some as the most musically talented member of The Clash, Nick 'Topper' Headon certainly made his mark with the band ...

Nearly a quarter of a century after it stopped recording, the Clash still excites interest. And this week, there's a fresh round of new product in the form of the concert album "Live at Shea… By ...

When it comes to co-creating music as a band, it’s best to let everyone cater to their own specific strengths. A great arranger might not write the best lyrics, or vice versa. Someone who can produce ...

Former members of the Clash, Mick Jones and Nicky "Topper" Headon, have recorded together for the first time in almost 30 years by reworking a version of the punk rock band's 1978 song "Jail Guitar ...

Topper Headon is selling his Mini Cooper with raffle tickets to raise money for the Strummerville charity that helps young musicians. The Clash drummer's car is customised and totally unique and the ...

Mick Jones and Topper Headon have collaborated on their first new track in 27 years, re-recording the Clash's Jail Guitar Doors with Billy Bragg and four former prison inmates. The benefit single will ...

For the first time in 25 years, former Clash members Mick Jones and Topper Headon have shared the stage together. The reunion took place at Carbon/Silicon's "Carbon Casino" residency, and comes five ...

Topper Headon "got back in touch with life" after he walked away from drugs. He also told of the heavy workload with The Clash, which he believes contributed to their break-up. The former drummer, who ...

In hindsight, The Clash probably shouldn’t have agreed to tour Asia and Australia in early 1982. Beyond the fact that it came midway through the tense Combat Rock sessions, promoters put together an ...