Life & family
Topper Headon is a British musician and songwriter. He was the drummer of punk rock band The Clash. Other members of the band included Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, and Joe Strummer.
Topper is the son of Margaret (Williams) and Philip Headon. His parents were Welsh.
Topper’s paternal grandfather was named William Headon.
Topper’s paternal grandmother was named Annie K. Bowen.
Sources
Route 19 Revisited: The Clash and London Calling, 1998, by Marcus Gray