40 years ago today The Who made it into the Guinness Book of Records for the loudest ever gig (measured at 120 decibels from 50 metres away). The gig took place at The Valley, home of Charlton Athletic FC. And, at the time, was the loudest live concert ever recorded. The show, which took place on 31 May 1976, was the final live show that Keith Moon would ever play with The Who on home soil.
We now know that this level of noise causes risk of hearing damage in just 7 minutes. And after decades of playing and listening to loud music The Who's legendary guitarist, Pete Townshend, suffers from both tinnitus and partial deafness.
If you’ve ever been to a concert and found that your ears are ringing afterwards that’s actually a temporary bout of tinnitus.
Over time, listening to loud music can damage the tiny hair cells in your inner ear. This damage gradually builds up over the years and could cause permanent hearing loss or tinnitus.
Wearing earplugs to watch live music is a great way to protect your ears and prevent hearing loss. But what if the damage is already done?
If you struggle to hear other people clearly, watch TV with the volume higher than other people need or have difficulty hearing the phone or doorbell you may be experiencing the early signs of hearing loss.
Mary Hare has been helping people with hearing difficulties for well over a hundred years. It has been based in Newbury since 1949 and provides a comprehensive hearing care service. Improving your hearing could have huge benefits for your quality of life, so why not book a free initial assessment with one of our hearing experts today? Call us on 01635 523343 or email us on newburycentre@maryhare.org.uk
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