Topper Clay Drums This short biog was written for the sleeve notes of "Keep a Clear Head"

It started with skiffle in the 50's, playing in various groups at school. When Rock 'n Roll hit, Topper was off like shot. He played in local bands in Camberley, between !959-63, one being Daniel Boone andThe Renegades. He worked in cabaret with "Viscounts" and joined "The Londoners", backing Gene Vincent in 1964. The band moved to Hamburg and worked at "The Star Club" on and off for three years. He worked in Belgium, France and Denmark They changed their name to The Knack in 1966. Topper joined NYPL in 1967 on the same day as Paul. He toured Britain and worked with the four different Lead vocalists, John, Brian, Pete and Karl, throughout the bands career. He has recorded in various studios in London and America. He is now the longist serving member of NYPL, if serving is the right word.

Topper is playing here with Mick Douglas. The band was called. Tony Angelo and The Regents, with Tony Angelo vocals, Mick Douglas-guitar, Topper-drums, Johnny Hirst-bass.

For obvious reasons some pictures of The Londoners and The Knack below are also on Brians page