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      • After Clash co-founder Joe Strummer booted him from the band, he had a shot at drumming for the Who, and briefly worked on putting together a new group with members of the Pretenders and Bob Dylan 's band, with Pete Townshend on board to produce.
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  3. www.grunge.com › 322844What Has Topper Headon Been Doing Since The Clash? - Grunge

    Jan 29, 2021 · Topper Headon played drums with The Clash from 1977 to 1982. When his bandmates finally had enough of dealing with his cocaine and heroin addiction, rhythm guitarist and co-lead singer Joe Strummer kicked him out after touring in Amsterdam.

  4. www.grunge.com › 270630The Reason Topper Headon Left The Clash - Grunge

    Oct 30, 2020 · Topper Headon almost didn't bother auditioning for The Clash at all. In 1977, Headon was drinking at London's Rainbow Theatre, depressed because he'd been fired from multiple drumming gigs for not hitting the drums hard enough, per a 2009 interview with the Independent.

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  6. www.independent.co.uk › arts-entertainment › music'I forgive you': The Clash's drummer Topper Headon makes ...

    There followed five years of non-stop playing, partying and drug-taking...but by 1982, Headon's heroin addiction was out of control, and Clash leader Joe Strummer was forced to sack him. Then...

  7. ultimateclassicrock.com › clash-topper-headonFormer Clash Drummer Topper Headon Makes Peace with His ...

    May 29, 2014 · 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...

  8. ultimateclassicrock.com › the-clash-fire-topper-headon40 Years Ago: The Clash Fire Topper Headon Amid Downward Spiral

    May 10, 2022 · The Clash were mere days away from releasing Combat Rock when drummer Topper Headon was unceremoniously fired. Fittingly, he appeared to be pained and out of focus on the subsequent album cover.

  9. faroutmagazine.co.uk › the-clash-joe-strummerThe moment Joe Strummer defended his bandmate Topper Headon

    Jan 18, 2022 · With his behaviour spiralling out of control and his drug habit becoming a major issue, Topper was eventually sacked by Strummer after the drummer went through a number of failed rehab stints and spurned multiple ‘final chances’ which were offered to him by Strummer and the band.

  10. ultimateclassicrock.com › new-movie-tells-theNew Movie Tells the Story of the Clash’s Final Days

    Jul 17, 2012 · Shortly after the Clash recorded ' Combat Rock,' Topper Headon was fired due to his heroin addiction.