Great video! I wish some Americans (musicians) who have gone thru treatment would speak up with an equally honest video about HepC. Good work Topper!!
No one would ever know that now. He is such a nice person. He always gives me a hug in the coop and is great to talk to when he comes around. He is a true inspiration to our village. Yowser is adorable!!!!!!!!!
Great to see you are OK Topper I think you are one of the best Drummers in the World.I know you had everything and could play any type of Music.I am also Geno Type one and a none responder to Peg Interferon.I had a Liver Transplant on Dec 5th at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle (the best in the World),like you were mate.I am now in recovery from the Transplant,and I still have the Virus.I will start another Peg year in Six Months (If I live that long!!!).I live in hope it clears this time.
Thanks for the inspiration ! I'm in week 12 of treatment but lucky enough to have type 2. It's good to know what is possible. Thanks for the great sound, London Calling one of the best ever albums.
nice 1 topper,..ive just finished the treatment,..and i was out of breath and pissed off all the time,..but im sorted now and it had to be done,.ive been clean for 4yrs but didnt know i had Hep-c..anyway,..theres only 1 way of gettin rid,..interfuron,..its not nice but its got to be done...
Topper - You are brave beyond words - You have went through hell and came out the other end - Your drumming for The Clash is unbelievable and you deserve so much credit for their sound - So glad to see you doing your stuff again. The flams you play on the outro of Groovy Times are the best ever put on vinyl. Top of the pops!!!!! :)
It's kind of funny how the dog looks up at the moment Topper says "by injecting heroin". It's almost like the dog is like, "What!!". Anyway, great to hear the awesome news Topper. You are an inspiration as a drummer and person.
You are one lucky man to be alive. You are one of the best drummers of all time, certainly the best punk/jazz drummer ever ever ever. Your work on Sandinista is mind boggling. Wish you all the best! Go out there and PLAY!!!!!!!
TOPS YOU'VE ALWAYS BEEN AN INSPIRATION TO ME. I HAVE MANY ARGUMENTS TRYING TO DEFEND YOU AS THE WORLDS BEST DRUMMER! (but usually win) GOD BLESS STAY HEALTHY AND SEE YOU ON THE WHITE CLIFFS SOON
Glad Topper finally cleaned up his act & got straight. Love the man's drumming & glad to see he's back drumming. I hope he starts doing music with other musicians again & puts out new music on CD.
I am proud of you Topper! I mean it! :-D
danielscissorhands 1 week ago
Topper, all power to you mate!
philliproberts1 2 months ago
Good on you, mate!! I'm in the same boat------and I have a dog who looks like yours!!!
tipsam3 2 months ago
Great video! I wish some Americans (musicians) who have gone thru treatment would speak up with an equally honest video about HepC. Good work Topper!!
drmorfeen 3 months ago
man, for years ive pronounced headon like "head on"...
great to see him. still providing that razor thin hi hat spiffle.
UngKristen 6 months ago
No one would ever know that now. He is such a nice person. He always gives me a hug in the coop and is great to talk to when he comes around. He is a true inspiration to our village. Yowser is adorable!!!!!!!!!
Sairables 6 months ago
This made my day. Cheers, Topper!
joepistorio 8 months ago
Topper finished tx 1/27/11 post 12 week PCR UND, headed to SVR (i hope) . Thanks again for your video. I refer people to it when they are down.
needlifeback 8 months ago
Great news Topper, god bless!!
bassmanjoe 11 months ago
Great to see you are OK Topper I think you are one of the best Drummers in the World.I know you had everything and could play any type of Music.I am also Geno Type one and a none responder to Peg Interferon.I had a Liver Transplant on Dec 5th at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle (the best in the World),like you were mate.I am now in recovery from the Transplant,and I still have the Virus.I will start another Peg year in Six Months (If I live that long!!!).I live in hope it clears this time.
flanneryged 1 year ago
Eso mi topper!!!
somamusika 1 year ago
Great, great, great drummer! Thanks Topper!
MankoBurner 1 year ago
what a great story,good on ya Topper
peteyzfr1 1 year ago
Hey Topper, great news.
cigarettecigarette 1 year ago
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Thanks Topper. I'm in week 12 and your words are an inspiration, especially the "feel better than ever" part!
needlifeback 1 year ago
Thanks Topper. I'm in week 12 and your words are an inspiration, especially the "feel better than ever" part!
needlifeback 1 year ago
Thanks for the inspiration ! I'm in week 12 of treatment but lucky enough to have type 2. It's good to know what is possible. Thanks for the great sound, London Calling one of the best ever albums.
needlifeback 1 year ago
topper is a real musician !
ClashCityRocker95 1 year ago
Topper just gimme a call if you are comming to Belgrade,Serbia to be my personal gest.
Just drop me PM, take care and all the best ! I am so glad that you are well and fit again, you are for me the best drummer ever.
petarst 1 year ago
nice one for making this vid..best of luck to you mate
jaytv777 1 year ago
Well done Nick. Lovely to have got to know you. Keep it up a day at a time.
sturryjohn 1 year ago
nice 1 topper,..ive just finished the treatment,..and i was out of breath and pissed off all the time,..but im sorted now and it had to be done,.ive been clean for 4yrs but didnt know i had Hep-c..anyway,..theres only 1 way of gettin rid,..interfuron,..its not nice but its got to be done...
SuperGrimupnorth 1 year ago
Topper you're the top.
moevanvera 1 year ago
:) Wonderful to hear.
Sami7685 1 year ago
Topper - You are brave beyond words - You have went through hell and came out the other end - Your drumming for The Clash is unbelievable and you deserve so much credit for their sound - So glad to see you doing your stuff again. The flams you play on the outro of Groovy Times are the best ever put on vinyl. Top of the pops!!!!! :)
wuckle 1 year ago
Glad You're Well Topper !!!
-In interviews Joe said he 'had to sack you'....
-But then he carried your picture in his wallet..... - And looked at it every day........
But in the end, you outlived Joe -Ironic, Huh ?
-The fans all love you !!
-Long Live The Clash !!
guthywoodry 2 years ago 3
It's kind of funny how the dog looks up at the moment Topper says "by injecting heroin". It's almost like the dog is like, "What!!". Anyway, great to hear the awesome news Topper. You are an inspiration as a drummer and person.
drummer78 2 years ago 4
god bless topper
still doesn't get the credit for his drumming he truly deserves
bobmorrice 2 years ago 3
You are one lucky man to be alive. You are one of the best drummers of all time, certainly the best punk/jazz drummer ever ever ever. Your work on Sandinista is mind boggling. Wish you all the best! Go out there and PLAY!!!!!!!
savoytruffle33 2 years ago 4
You go, Topper. Wise words. Take care of yourself now, we love you. Tops FTW! And like MsB said below, Go easy step light stay FREE. <3
MmeLEnfer 2 years ago
TOPPER TOPPER!!! Now you need quite smoking ciggeretts
coolconfuzer 2 years ago
TOPS YOU'VE ALWAYS BEEN AN INSPIRATION TO ME. I HAVE MANY ARGUMENTS TRYING TO DEFEND YOU AS THE WORLDS BEST DRUMMER! (but usually win) GOD BLESS STAY HEALTHY AND SEE YOU ON THE WHITE CLIFFS SOON
MotorspeedDrag 2 years ago
nice one nick me and catherine send our love im still in weymouth stu.x
m17r 2 years ago
Bless you, Topper. I so admire your courage and honesty.
I love you man and you are one hell of a great drummer.
Aujouret 2 years ago 2
Topper looks great , and his assessment of treatment was honest. It will , hopefully , encourage others to do as he's done.
pfordsq 2 years ago
Take care of yourself, Tops. Such an incredible talent. An AMAZING drummer. You have created some of the most extraordinary, timeless music EVER.
Quickstoptim 2 years ago
God bless you Topper! Ya look great and your dog looks like a great friend. One day I'd love to record with Topper! God bless Joe Strummer!
usasportswarrior 2 years ago 2
Hi Topper, you look to be in a perfect form
fantastic CIAO from Italy
pupsy27 2 years ago
GO EASY STEP LIGHTLY STAY FREE
MsBabster 2 years ago 14
Good for you Topper mate, keep it up. Step lightly, go easy, stay free.
GilbertSyndrome 2 years ago 4
Good to see you looking so well...and I love your staffy good loyal dogs..I am getting my much longed for pup in a few weeks...
Great to see you raising awareness of this disease,,,PX
Nomadpixiecornwall 2 years ago 5
Glad Topper finally cleaned up his act & got straight. Love the man's drumming & glad to see he's back drumming. I hope he starts doing music with other musicians again & puts out new music on CD.
prodigyofpeace1983 2 years ago 13
Great to hear Topper is feeling good again. Long live Topper.
drummer78 2 years ago 6