In the late 1970s, a drummer called Topper Headon joined The Clash, the most exciting rock’n'roll band in the world. 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 things got really bad. Today, reflective and sober, he tells Mark Lucas his remarkable story.
Full story at 'The Sunday Independent' via 'Strummerville'.
Full story at 'The Sunday Independent' via 'Strummerville'.
Amazing that he's still with us....he sank so low. Good old Topper
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