Nicholas Bowen Topper Headon born 30 May 1955 is an English drummer best known as the drummer of punk rock band the Clash Known for his instrumental contributions to the drumming world Headon was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the rest of The Clash in 2003 He joined the Clash in 1977 and became famed for his drumming skills He received his nickname owing to his resemblance to Mickey the Monkey from the Topper comic