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Topper Headon, The Clash. Born Nicholas Bowen Headon, his nickname was inspired by his supposed resemblance to a character from the comic 'Topper'. His genre-splicing style was integral to The Clash's sound, although his inability to kick heroin led to his departure from the band in 1982. Finest hour: 'Rock The Casbah' (1982). Photo: PA Photos
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