Dave Grohl Details His Hearing Loss

[@howardstern]

Watch the FULL interview now: siriusxm.us/GrohlHawkinsHSS

[@VON_RHEDBEARD]

As a drummer I can tell you that earplugs are mandatory for me to play. Tinnitus and ear ringing at night is a total nightmare you can’t get rid of. White noise machine just to sleep

[@horsthansen6959]

check out liam stops tinnitus ;-)

[@danielvanpoppel333]

Yes I wear ear plugs to save what is left

[@CBrolley]

@@horsthansen6959 Liam Gallagher or Liam Neeson?

[@roebenzwart6403]

Why would you use a white noise machine to drown out the tinnitus? That's swapping noise for noise.

[@randykirk62]

@@roebenzwart6403 cuz it helps the brain to concentrate on something other than ringing..it is low key n u can have diff sounds..waterfalls..ocean side..etc

[@DavidOakesMusic]

WEAR EARPLUGS. THEY DONT just make everything "muffled". Put them in as soon as you get to the venue and you get used to them AND it makes everything clearer.

[@pryingeyes1551]

I've avoided earplugs for going to shows, out of fear of having it muffled/muddled, but I'm sure it's better than everything sounding that way for the rest of my life.

[@jaggass]

I was at the front row of an Elton John show. Put my fingers in my ears at times and i could hear it much better. He had his monitors at 120DB-130DB which is louder than a jet engine.

[@joeltomaneng231]

I have custom earplugs with -25db filters. Wore them for an entire festival where the range of volume was 85-105db. (92db avg.) I can hear the music so much better.

[@eschultzz]

He mentions not being able to hear in a crowded restaurant. That's the textbook first step towards serious hearing loss that you can't get back.

[@TKtimestretch]

Yup lol

[@daniellearms4387]

Indeed

[@paulnovosel9359]

I think that's what they call the "cocktail effect"

[@TKtimestretch]

@@paulnovosel9359 Interesting

[@Guitarmonade]

@@paulnovosel9359 indeed it is. With normal hearing your brain can better tune out unwanted noise and allow you to better single out or focus on what you want to hear and elevate that above the noise. Health conditions, aging, and especially damage caused by noise exposure make the system more passive and you lose the ability to do that.

[@ehhhhhhhhhh]

Young people.. don't listen to Dave here. Wear hearing protection EVERY TIME you're in a loud environment. Once the ringing in your ears starts, it won't stop for the rest of your life.

[@davec484]

Young people... Don't listen to Dave or Howard regarding medical issues. They are both dangerous spreaders of anti-science misinformation. They also suppress any effective drug and natural remedies that can help with your health.

[@betterhadit1144]

"Young people.. don't listen to Dave here"..WHAT?!?! Sorry, I couldn't resist 😬

[@ericjay6021]

Yes and if you could avoid loud environments altogether, even better. Get hearing checked every year at ENT

[@betterhadit1144]

@@ericjay6021 Eric, you say somethin, bud?? sry, couldn't hear ya

[@ffsonia7240]

@@betterhadit1144 hhahahaah funny

[@leftwrite]

When it gets worse, and it will, he will find himself getting fatigued from the loss of hearing making it frustrating at times to play or create the music he loves. McCartney wears hearing aids, Grohl should talk with him and get his perspective at 79.

[@bernlin2000]

Yep...at this point, those in-ear monitors are for his safety. Tinnitus is a tearing thing to be saddled with all the time, and it can get worse and worse.

[@s2seltaeb]

@Rick Rutherford, where did you see that Paul wears hearing aids? I had not heard that before.

[@leftwrite]

@@s2seltaeb I was reading an article about McCartney's lyric book and the interview talked about Paul walking in and when he sat on the couch a hearing aid popped out.

[@stephenward7856]

In fairness many 79 years olds wear hearing aids, most of them non-musos.

[@mrcoatsworth429]

Dave should talk to Brian Johnson about this.

[@gregorio87]

damn, that's kind of depressing. Hearing loss is no joke. Grohl should take care of his hearing that's left a bit better.

[@fatherofpearlmusic]

He needs to watch 'the sound of metal' to understand how extreme things can go for him in the future...

[@arribaficationwineho32]

That was a great movie.

[@stevieb89]

Been drumming in bands for 20 years. everything he says is spot on. I can't sleep without some sort of white noise

[@CatJabZ]

I have severe hearing loss from Menieres Disease. Hearing loss is no joke and I suffer everyday not being able to hear music the same way and have conversations. It will only get worse. I wish Dave luck as he is one of my favourite performers.

[@capefearcapt4679]

I have MD also. Been suffering with it for 12 years, it completely wrecked my life. I'm also a musician.

[@mecarr]

He will regret this when the ringing in his ears gets louder and he begins to lose his hearing completely.

[@ScottAitken]

Dave, I would personally set you up with the best hearing protection and hearing aids possible to help you at as a musician and a fan of your music since like….. forever. Cause I know how important your hearing loss is especially it’s long term effects. Dude I’m a musician first and my passion is helping people hear better with hearing Instruments if they choose to. I also have tinnitus really bad bad in both ears from guess what?…. Cymbals they keep on ringing years after unfortunately..

[@erics.4113]

I'm good to 12KHz tops now from my cymbals and snare and age. A totally quiet room is a scary place

[@ScottAitken]

@@erics.4113 I completely understand, I have to sleep with a fan by my bed to try and mask the tinnitus, it seems to help me pretty well

[@wandajames143]

What is the best hearing protection?

[@rogers6168]

@@wandajames143 Silence

[@Joaquinonbasstheelectriklovein]

So true brother testify.

[@tomtrottersdrumsesh3688]

Kinda f'ed up that he's glamorizing hearing loss because he's stuck in his ways. Just use hearing protection people. Your older self will thank you, and your current self will get used to it very quickly.

[@jd0879]

I agree it’s fucked up and Howard Stern should have told him the same thing

[@tomtrottersdrumsesh3688]

@@jd0879 100%

[@mathdavies9546]

It's rock and roll 😅

[@briangilcrease7179]

I didnt pick up any glamorizing. He's just explaining his own justification

[@roddydykes7053]

Whatever

[@djevlhelvete]

Feel sorry for him. He will eventually have serious troubles due to hearing loss, and that can drive anyone crazy.

[@tookamooka]

He seems to have a pretty positive attitude towards it, though.

[@tcwarealtor]

@@tookamooka Denial. Hearing loss is torture on a daily basis.

[@denisuntoro]

And loss his best friend

[@Chaoitcme]

I don't feel sorry for him. He still can start using protection now and save his hearing before he has very serious issues, but he choses not to. Grohl is worth hundreds of millions of dollars and can afford the best hearing protection on the market but willfully choses not to wear any protection. This is on him so I will not feel sorry for his personal choices.

[@jonnyoh4731]

You learn to get used to it lol. After first year or two you better😂

[@jasonc.6861]

Do not listen to what Dave is saying here. You need ear protection. He is giving dangerous suggestions and will most certainly continue to suffer from his lack of using ear protection while performing.

[@mikethebloodthirsty]

Yeh strange that he's so massively pro vax to the point of playing to segregated audiences yet disregards his health with regards hearing... odd.

[@skeeterbodeen8326]

30yrs ago I got a pair of “Sonics” ear plugs for $10. It was the BEST advice a salesman at Sam Ash could’ve ever given to young Guitarist. Now, in our 50’s, Two of my Band mates suffer terribly with Tinnitus.

[@TheNothing6]

I love how Dave is slowly morphing into Eric Clapton.

[@mathdavies9546]

Tinnitus is no joke ! Messing with your senses really impacts on the confidence ! There are loads of ear protectors Dave could use that doesn't change the sound at all , in fact they can enhance the sound ! The mask thing is true for me also , I turn my left ear almost touching their mask lol to try and get the sound !

[@Rm345hhhyi45]

So Dave is basically Bradley coopers character in the A star is born movies

[@sylvaindesforges3063]

I love how comfortable he is with himself

[@Pe6ek]

I love how he's talking about not being able to use in-ears while he's on the show using...in-ears.

[@dixonhill1108]

It's a completely different thing when you're trying to make music and just talking.

[@psychedelicmushroompeople]

"I'm a rock musician. I can't hear what the fuck you're saying." LOL

[@sukatada]

People should be really careful with their hearing, it's way more fragile than one might think, being deaf must be horrible, specially if you love music.

[@latentsea]

Sean it’s just 5g

[@cammyscomet504]

@@seanfitzgerald8575 i love music and listening through headphones as well. one thing i’ll strongly suggest to you though is to try not to blast them. don’t use them to drown out sounds around you. listening at a more reasonable level will let you comfortably listen to music the rest of you life

[@RichardTafoya]

@@cammyscomet504 ​ @Seán Fitzgerald Yes, I read an interview with Pete Townshend where he says he believes the initial wave of his hearing loss actually came from blasting his headphones in the studio while tracking and mixing.

[@morganghetti]

@@seanfitzgerald8575 it is tinnitus and if you're starting to get it, stop using in ear headphones now. Get some over the ears and listed at normal volumes. My tinnitus when from just a little every now and then to loud 24/7. It wasn't gradual.

[@hh-qy8zt]

@@morganghetti over the ear headphones at normal volume sounds good... however finding comfortable ones can be a struggle

[@0000song0000]

well... i personally wear hearing protection and regular monitors... may dampen the hi frequencies a bit... but its better than accelerating hearing loss

[@dylanvsdylan]

Hearing aids changed my life. Played drums for over 25 years now and can barely hear a thing on my left side. I thought I could still hear things fine when it came to music as well. Got a hearing test a few years ago though, tried hearing aids after said test and found out I was full of shit haha

[@ianjones2731]

Give Dave a call.

[@Micas099]

It will only be a few more years before there is a treatment to restore hearing. Some MIT researches are in clinical trials now.

[@Fister_of_Muppets]

Dave is a great musician, but I have to disagree with him on his approach. I feel he is just being stubborn or superstitious or something. As a drummer, wearing ear-pro is a must, or any musician where you have a loud PA and crowd to boot. I respect his choice, but I don't agree with it. Another 10 years he'll be deaf.

[@HabAnagarek]

As a total amateur and occasional drummer at jams, earplugs was a bit disorienting, not being able to hear completely what I'm playing. I suppose at the level of professional bands, the whole drum set can be mic'ed and triggered, to put the whole mix in ear?

[@Waverunner21]

I think Dave knows the damage is done but I also don’t know why he doesn’t try to limit future damage. Once it’s gone it doesn’t come back.

[@xkinsey3831]

@@Waverunner21 Past a certain level, when you have hearing loss it becomes very hard to care anymore. I've suffered with worsening hearing loss my entire life and I no longer do anything to protect my ears. It's totally irrational, I can still almost function normally at my current hearing level but I know it's gonna get worse and soon it'll impede my life pretty seriously, but it's a weird sort of acceptence where you become okay with just letting that happen. I totally understand his choice even though mine is medical and his is because of his own actions.

[@Alpha_7227]

Why doesn't Dave just see his good mate Brian Johnson and get his doctor's number that fixed him up.

[@dogsense3773]

I have hearing aids that take away about 75% of the ringing when I have them on,but I got them from the v.a hospital thanks!

[@markdog3355]

I can't hear anything from my left ear. It totally messes with sound directions. If I could go back I'd protect that ear no matter how I looked. Forever is a long time to not hear stereo.

[@austinchaseofficial]

Ironic that he drummed on QOTSA’s ‘Songs For The Deaf’ I’d also recommend he watch ‘A Star Is Born’ & ‘Sound Of Metal’

[@pam0626]

He’s crazy. He will be totally deaf or forced to wear hearing aides 24x7 when he gets older.

[@CBrolley]

GETS older?!

[@mojo6112]

-What do you want to be when you grow up? - Deaf

[@deecal2001]

Wait until everyone finds out he chainsmokes. Then all hell will break loose.

[@BudFuddlacker]

1:45 Dave, they make custom IEM’s for specific ear holes

[@bryanbaez4412]

Custom molded in ears and crowd mics being set up would probably be a good compromise

[@kevin_nagle]

not being able to hear the person a foot away from you in a crowded place is one of the affects of tinnitus.

[@mikeblaz]

I can't imagine doing so many shows and not having hearing damage. I remember in my teens/20s going to shows and afterwards my ears would ring for hours...and that's only one show.

[@X-UP-and-DOWN-X]

This interview was soooo much better than it needed to be! Lol

[@adamfreeman7052]

Yet he’s wearing in ear monitors for the interview! 😂

[@milkyroad9593]

From my experience I can definitely relate to the spacial thing Dave mentions here. But hearing protection which dampens the sound is different from how the monitor mix compares to the natural sounding environment

[@Brutuscomedy]

Can still use good earplugs Those are different than in-ears and you can choose how much dB reduction.

[@jdfenix7]

As he wears in-ears for the interview

[@drumbum3535]

It’s called “figure ground deafness” I’ve been a drummer for 25 years. I have the same issue.

[@zo62]

Foo fighters are in almost every 6 months which is to tell you the state of the genre

[@JohnnySeven]

The state of the genre or the limited scope of Howard Stern?

[@kevindie]

@@JohnnySeven *_Both is the correct answer here._*

[@pearlrival3124]

it is sad no art anymore in music most likely due to the inability to profit without nonstop touring, yet if you can hold a paintbrush you can make a million through NFT's. Ridiculous.

[@ninikee456]

Different strokes for different folks. But Dave is a cool guy, so it's not surprising.

[@zo62]

@@pearlrival3124 don’t think anyone sensible goes in with making money

[@Gothiczartan]

Sorry for the loss, Dave. He was a good Foofighter.

[@HamiltonRb]

Pete Townsend is almost deaf and has to wear hearing aids

[@АлександрВуйчич]

Rest in peace, Taylor

[@bernlin2000]

Good for him, but I will say that it's definitely useful for a lot of reasons, especially when you're trying to blend the band's sound together. Foo Fighters is a big rock band, so they can usually just go full tilt without a care. But sometimes you want different dynamics that require a more fine-tuned approach. And in-ear monitors can give you a better sense of what the audience is hearing, in terms of the sound mix.

[@ToDefyTheLawsOfTradition.]

Alive & Kicking 🤘❤️‍🔥🤘

[@glennbradley5888]

You wouldn’t stare at a lightbulb for 2 1/2 hours.

[@ChicagoJ351]

I’ve been a musician my whole life, been in bands as a guitar player. And it’s hard for me to believe anyone doing this won’t get this condition. It’s not some rare thing. If you don’t have it, act now! Protect your ears and avoid getting this. Especially drummers. This is in your future unless you take precautions before it happens.

[@mcm0mmles]

It’s a tight rope walk. I’m a drummer and I have tinnitus in my left ear too. I agree with everything he said.

[@torreyintahoe]

My ears have been ringing for forty years. Biggest regret of my life.

[@emmagordon9262]

its so hard to protect your hearing as an artist. it just doesnt feel the same :(

[@MOAB-UT]

Ironically he has ear plugs in during this interview. With all respect, what he says doesn't make a whole bunch of sense except to him. Protect your ears people! Don't ask me why but I know what I am talking about.

[@tookamooka]

I think he is wearing ear phones not plugs

[@MOAB-UT]

@@tookamooka Same concept.

[@newfreenayshaun6651]

Not just the loud af FF albums in my car as a kid, but oilfield machinery did it too.

[@soyburglar77]

As someone with “small earholes”, I can totally identify.

[@pretzelhunt]

Modern earpieces are pretty brilliant, small, and is not the excuse, the "there's not much I want to change" is the reason, but don't sweat the tech.

[@eduardoandrescabreragarcia8887]

Dave es ídolo mio gracias a Kurt, por eso me parece el mejor depues de Kurt en el rock alternativo, saludos desde Cali Colombia, una ciudad salsera y super recontra rockera.

[@GunterDierickx]

Thumbs up for Ian Beveridge!

[@rachelc586]

I'm 35 and wear hearing aids he should definitely wear them cause it will damage the hearing he had left 💁‍♀️

[@rockmusicvideoreviewer896]

He doesn't need 'hearing aids".

[@mztweety1374]

Call Brian Johnson! He got the hookup!

[@KaninTuzi]

They have in-ear monitors now that can let in ambient sound at desired volume. But I hear him about the feel and look of wearing them.

[@morbidmanmusic]

it is still not the same.

[@alexandersupertramp7353]

PLEASE, Dave! Go see a hearing specialist, and get some hearing protection for the stage! You have severe hearing loss already. PLEASE don't wait until you can't perform before you take action. It will be ok!

[@xMACHOxMANx]

I’m sure he’s going to read this and listen to you.

[@cadriver2570]

Love you Dave, but I hope people don't take that advice about IEMs. It's not worth it. Wear the plugs.

[@TheSlandis]

It took me a while to get used to playing with earplugs, and I have small ear holes too. My band can't afford in ear monitors, so we have to learn to manage how far to put the plugs in to hear and protect. I'm 60 and I'm sure my ears are damaged. Hearing in crowds or in any ambient sound situation is really hard. I came to ear protection late, but I am committed to it so that I can keep doing what I love.

[@jamesheath7601]

Dave & Taylor are always together

[@jog8483]

Yea, and Taylor wanted to make a point about plugs, but didn't force his way into the conversation.

[@JaycRam]

Dave, Taylor and Pat are the only ones I ever see in interviews.

[@mofishin2648]

That explains the latest album

[@MusicFed]

Wear.ear.plugs Just do it

[@halogjamatia3715]

Can believe Taylor you just left

[@jennetal.984]

Is that Taylor before he ODd?

[@WayStedYou]

Someone should've told Dave about custom moulded in ears about 20 years ago.

[@Val_Halla777]

I’m a drummer and what Dave said about not hearing people with masks on is so true for me also.

[@mikea3273]

So fucked that Taylor would be dead a month later.

[@theplourde]

I’m sure Dave’s wife has probably been on his ass about getting his hearing checked.

[@SamZooport]

Deaf in my left ear too 🙃 thank you for being you Dave, big love ❤️

[@stonecole4703]

This actually makes a lot of sense

[@kevindie]

*_Tinnitus sucks._*

[@riccardolevi5560]

That's why he keeps Pat Smear on his left

[@youpeopl_music3220]

Ambient noise in-ear monitors, Dave. Ambient noise in-ear monitors 🙄

[@roddydykes7053]

Now he’s gonna have to talk about his drummer loss…

[@eric_mosqueda]

Howard: "Dave, tell us about your hearing issues." Dave: "WHAT!?!?"

[@ClaireyFairySims]

In ear monitors can make it worse not better. Ask Alanis who’s practically deaf because she has her in ears so loud!

[@TheBrettWilson]

I was very surprised to see him still using monitors rather than in-ears in 2023. Crazy. In-ears are far superior and better for your ears

[@heythere6983]

The biggest issue is a drum set. Most rock drummers are cavemen and are way too loud, so everyone needs to raise their volume to not be drowned out and slot of drummers don’t tailor the sound of their set to fit better with guitars and bass . Drummers should sit behind plexi glass, just control their touch OR play electric drums . As a guitarist the only time I have to be ridiculously loud it’s because of drummers , even with a midrangey guitar setup.

[@bobsiyt6548]

What? I wish this clip had closed captioning - I couldn’t hear this.

[@mayaclay]

it does. Hit "cc" on bottom.

[@jonathanstudentkit]

"I know what they're gonna say" no offence, but you're not a doctor, go see one if you have problems please. Also wearing hearing protection is important an there's nothing "uncool" about it

[@Capten_Wonder]

🤔 maybe that's why the guitars are always so loud on foo albums

[@ErnestGoesToMadeas]

Where's the JD Super Bowl update?

[@MulkeyBlueQuartet]

I personally have way to sensitive ears for plugs, so i am trying to find headphones that can get that job done without ACTUALLY mufflung the sound lol

[@benische]

Not even foam ear plugs?

[@returntozero2112]

I have to runa box fan in my room to sleep though my hearing damage is very slight...little tiny bit of tinnitus. I don't want any more of it.

[@_LVC]

Same for Huey Lewis

[@nicholaskruger9460]

Sold out

[@eirikrdberg1161]

Tyler is such a follower.

[@TeachAManToAngle]

What’s that he said?

[@purplemonkeyelephant]

With FF money he could get completely custom made plugs that would just lower the volume but not change the mix, to fit his ears.

[@Michael777Simmons]

I have the same hearing problem... it come from being married. No shit I'm being serious...!

[@TKtimestretch]

As a musician all I gotta say is yup.. Same

[@Fedzy]

Listening to their last few singles I could tell something was wrong

[@Miloshe71]

They make belt packs with microphones on them to hear around you.