The Clash Topper Headon

—topper headon

originally headon joined clash in 1977 intention of establishing reputation drummer, before moving onto other projects, realised full potential , remained them 4 , half years. headon appeared on albums give em enough rope (1978), clash (1979 version), london calling (1979), sandinista! (1980) , combat rock (1982), several landmark singles clash recorded during period. of note lead vocal on ivan meets g.i. joe sandinista , work on hit single rock casbah combat rock, on headon composed of music , played drums, piano , bass guitar. appeared on super black market clash (1993), included b-sides band s single releases.

clash singer/guitarist joe strummer quoted saying headon s drumming skills vital part of band. tensions rose between headon , fellow band members due addiction, , left band on 10 may 1982, @ beginning of combat rock tour. band covered real reason headon s departure, apparent growing use of heroin, claiming headon s exit due exhaustion.

in later interview rockumentary clash: westway world, apologized addiction , speculated had not been asked leave clash, band might have lasted longer , might possibly still together. lamented fact best known clash line-up had been considering reunion @ time of strummer s death, after positive reunion during westway world rockumentary.