“Tommy, Can You Hear Me?”

Years of playing in rock bands as well as attending concerts have put a strain on my hearing, which is often a good excuse for not hearing orders from my wife or coworkers. Auditory damage is well documented, and OSHA requires hearing protection for people working in loud noise environments. In its literature, it clearly states this: “Exposure to high levels of noise can cause permanent hearing loss.” And neither surgery nor a hearing aid can help to correct this type of hearing loss.