He still rocks. When he plays it has that authentic clash sound

The most underrated drummer ever?

Topper didn't just dial it in, but gave it 100% -- pure genius, pure gent. A class act. Thanks!

I’m 56 now , massive clash fan in my late teens , Not until I listened to the songs later in life , I’ve come to appreciate toppers drumming , excellent drummer In my youth it was more about joe and the lyrics

The soul of the Clash, Mr Topper Headon

Topper never lost his groove! He was The Clash end of! Imaginative drum patterns, soul, swing, punk, rock and reggae that's what Topper injected into The Clash!

Sandy Pearlman said Topper was the best drummer on the planet. Thats good enough for me. "a drumming machine..." is how he described Topper. Strummer is quoted as saying the day Topper joined the band was when they went to a completely new level. Not wrong.

absolutely one of THE best and influential drummers in rock n roll history...what id give to see him in a small pub gig...topper...australias burning...come down

the amount of different styles he played with the clash was immense from punk to rock to funk he had it all in his locker top drummer top guy

Topper Headon LEGEND! My favourite drummer. When I listen to The Clash I always listen more intently to his stick n kick work, it's so precise, yet has a loose feel, technically outstanding but with such touch and imagination. For me Topper is the TOP drummer.

I know this is ancient, but I'm just hearing it. He sounds ridiculously larger than life. I've seen lots of big stars in little clubs, but he sounds like he should still be a huge rock star.

Heroes are a great band and they gig solidly. Gigs always packed out.

one of my all time drumming heroes! its so good to know that Topper is playing the tubs again

This highlights just how good Topper is. You could through any shit guitar playing on top of his drums and it would still sound fucking brilliant! He’d even make my guitar playing sound great!

It was messed up having terry chimes in the rock the casbah video when topper played the majority of the instruments on that song. They could have at least let him do the video before firing him

Wow. Imagine that...What a privilege for those present!

Wow Topper took the show to a whole new level

best drummer in punk rock and one of the greatest of all time, amazing feel, dynamics, and above all, rhythm, nice raw footage

The were simply a magical live band never another gig always an event of magnitude they deserve their place in the hall of fame. Toppers timing was impeccable kept them tight and in complete control sorry about the pun.

he comes in and totally steals the show.

My heart just smiled...

Beautiful drumming just perfect

Seriously, seriously, seriously, a wonderfully talented drummer, a huge part of the Clash sound....

Topper’s still got that driving force. It’s such a shame Joe’s not still around.

Topper is in my top 10 drummers of all time. Many drummers get this cover wrong. He’s playing the right notes on the snare instead of the high hat. It always sounded like that to me on the recording.

I remenber meeting the Clash after a gig at the Bridlington Spa in 1980 on the London Calling tour and Topper and Paul were so cool, as a 14 year old who'd thumbed it from Yoek that was one of my all time best memories. It's great to see that Topper has overcome all his demons and that he's playing again. One of the greats, keep on drumming. From a fan, take care, stay safe and stay free.

He’s still making his face and looks as he did when he was in the band...

Still sounds as good if not better than back in the day

After fixing a water leak in loft, this has made my day.

the master at work topper man!!!!!

Still got it in him!

Topper looking and sounding great

just amazing Topper

the earthquake maker on the riser!! Fitting statement to one of the best theres ever been, precision and timing unsurpassed.

Topper you rule !!!

Topper proving its the drummer that makes the band!!! Bloody brilliant!!!

Terry who, Toppers the real deal. I met the other Clash members but never met Topper and I always loved his drumming and wanted to meet him the most. One day. All the best Topper.

the tiny man puts a lot of power in his drumming

Gotta love Topper

Outstanding drummer, so versatile. Still got it.

a f... brilliant drummer

God bless you Topper. Greatest drummer ever. Rock the Casbah.

Maravilhoso !!!!!! Topper, my heroe.

still precise as fuck

Great great great great drummer!!!!!!!!!!

i love topper, the nutter.

Still Rocks !!

Enorme, inmenso baterista. lo admiro mucho!

still got it TOPPER

Super Tight!

best drummer in the world

Topper took the Clash from being a good band to a brilliant band fantastic drummer ✌️

Fantastic

Fenomenal !!! Aguante el choque !!!

Very nice

Topper is fking amazing still

Ah man - I loved that!

It's just instantly Topper.

Topper fuckin' slams! :)

Spot on

Best drummer ever, end of.

Spot on topper.

still just as good :D

Top topper..fab

Well Done !

Topper certainly stands head and shoulders above the Heroes. Reminds me of when I saw Ginger Baker playing with Hawkwind in the 80s, a totally different class.

Fuckin Awsome Topper, Human drum machine.

grande the clash👍😎

flamtastic!

Damn. He lost it, then he it it back! Awesome!!!

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Sometimes I think that the Clash weren't really the Clash. Who were they though?

Topper is Tops

Leyenda

Nick Headon

@jaytv777 you have never seen the band play live, so how can you judge on that. And no he didn't introduce him as Tipper because that is not his name.

ニッキーがいたからクラッシュが成り立ってたと言っても過言では無い

tip top -er!

@jp00349 You have issues. Even Topper refers to himself as Topper.

How can this have 600 likes and 72000 views??? Should be the other way around.

Topper is to good for them....

@driss40 true I didn't see them live..but it doesn't sound great on this video..and it sounds to me like he says 'Tipper' when he introduces 'Topper'...of course I know that's not his name for fucks sake. I wish I could say the band was great ..but they're not ..so what else can you say?? I will point out again tho - GREAT TO SEE TOPPER DOING WHAT HE DOES BEST!!

@truth1234567890 it;s going to be a bit difficult without Joe, unfortunately

@truth1234567890 That'll be a job when theres no Joe???

Topper is still 10x better than Terry Chimes lol

the singer/bassplayer is not playing the bass correctly on Should I stay!

did he really just introduce him as 'Tipper' Nick headon..oh the shame...g'wan topper great to see him doing what he does best..shame about the band..sorry

The band needs a Rhythm Guitarist and Joe is not available !

Singer lacks passion.. Not ANGRY ENOUGH!!!!!

Great drumming, zero passion in the vocals or guitars.