Famous People with Tinnitus

[peter1974]

I think Adam savage from Mythbusters also suffers some hearing problem. Not sure if it T or not.

 

[Ishank]

I read somehwere that Adolf hitler was also suffered from tinnitus

 

[Stina]

Yes!
He suffered from many illnesses and medical conditions, including hypertension, headaches and heart trouble. Being gassed during World War I harmed his vision. After suffering from two episodes of blindness (one of which may have been hysterical), Hitler later suffered from pain in his eyes and blurred vision, as if "viewing objects through a thin veil.'' Beginning in the 1930s, he suffered from tinnitus. Towards the end of his life, Hitler was afflicted with Parkinson's syndrome.

 

[Logan]

I don't really know anyone on that list besides maybe 3 people but that might just be because I'm young.

 

[Stina]

has anyone else noticed that the majority of the people in the list are men? seems like a taboo topic for women..

 

[SISKO]

It was mentioned in another thread, but there is a rich man, who supports the Tinnitus Research Inniative.

His Name is Matteo de Nora.

You can google him.

 

[mick1987]

I would say many if not most long time career rock musicians have it to a degree.

 

[Amelia]

has anyone else noticed that the majority of the people in the list are men? seems like a taboo topic for women..

I noticed the same.
I did read somewhere KT Tunstall also has T

 

[James White]

Here's an article published on Pitchfork today : http://pitchfork.com/thepitch/215-earplugs-at-concerts/

Pitchfork is the #1 website about indie music.

 

[mikey13]

just something to think about,as we go through our daily grind,trying to deal with the constant ringing in our ears... many people have had it before us,and gone on not only to lead normal lives,but some have gone on to do extraordinary things,and refused to let their Tinnitus affect their lives:

Bob Dylan
Bono
Barbra Streisand
Huey Lewis
Phil Collins
Sting
Eric Clapton
Cher
Ozzy Osbourne
Will I. Am
Chris Martin
Thomas Edison
David Letterman
President Dwight D. Eisenhower
President Ronald Reagan
President Bill Clinton
Sylvester Stallone
William Shatner
Keanu Reeves
Burt Reynolds
Gerard Butler
Steve Martin
Leslie Nielsen

...are among those who have been suffering or had suffered from Tinnitus for years or longer when they accomplished all that they;re known for. not preaching here,just trying to put into perspective just hw widespread this condition really is,and how possible it is to overcome it and go on to do what you dream of with your life!

 

[mikey13]

ah,damn! didn't realize there was a thread about it already! sorry guys and gals!

 

[David J]

The author of the article with a link in a previous post stated "Tinnitus is a neurological problem that originates in the brain, involving miscommunication between noise-damaged sensory cells; the result is a continuous ringing sound in the ears. Tinnitus is permanent. Once sensitive hair cells are damaged, they can no longer transmit impulses to the auditory nerve and to the brain. 50 million Americans suffer from tinnitus (2 million become so debilitated by unrelenting ringing that they are incapable of carrying out normal daily activities), and musicians are at significantly higher risk than the general population. The only other group who suffer so ubiquitous from hearing damage are GIs exposed to wartime explosions."
The takeaway here (of real significance) is that he says it is permanent. I must assume that this is what distinguishes real "T" from a temporary ringing caused by excessive noise exposure. I have read throughout this forum of people stating that their "T" came and went?
It is good to hear the positive stories as in this thread about famous people with "T" that went on to live fulfilling lives.

 

[LadyDi]

They now also believe Charles Darwin had tinnitus, along with vertigo and a host of other chronic, debilitating ailments that left him seriously ill for most of his adult life. Yet it never dimmed his brilliant mind and determination. Imagine sailing to the most remote parts of the world, on board for months at a time, your ears ringing, feeling physically miserable -- and no white noise apps, ear plugs, medications or anything else to help you.

 

[MariaH]

http://www.ranker.com/list/famous-people-with-tinnitus/celebrity-lists

 

[jss]

You would think that at least one of those celebrities would start a "cure for tinnitus fund" and make it a huge worldwide deal.............but no.....not one of them. Ridiculas

 

[Ken219]

Kind of bummed my name isn't on the list.

 

[Mosaik]

I can get mad at people who have power to educate the population yet they do nothing.

 

[Martin69]

Yesterday in German newspaper: Phil Collins suffering Tinnitus, hearing loss and depression.

 

[Ken219]

@Mosaik , Not sure what they are teaching in school today. I remember learning loud noise can hurt your hearing. Didn't know that meant until I got tinnitus. At this point I tell the young ones about my ringing. They just look at me like say shut up old man.

 

[LillianLexicon97]

I hate that there is a stigma for musicians with T.

 

[Solazule]

I'm curious, please explain?

 

[canyonero]

I was thinking of all the people throughout history that probably had T. Here's my list, it maybe a bit exaggerated because I assume most people who experienced acoustic trauma got it.

*Almost every musician
*Almost every steel worker - Metal on Metal my least favorite sound.
*Almost every railroad worker - Metal on metal
*Anyone who fought in a battle with swords - More metal on metal
*Almost everyone who survived a bombing
*Anyone who fought in a war with cannons, which were used starting in 1260 AD. This includes most civil and revolutionary war generals. Probably George Washington.
*Almost every Boxer or MMA fighter - Punches to the ear.
*Anyone who survived a lightening strike
*Almost everyone who was in a car accident where the airbag went off
*A significant number of Pilots - Lots of opportunities for Barotrauma.


You're not alone, feel better now.

 

[Ed209]

This might be of help to some of you:

http://www.hearnet.com/features/articles/artist_article_celebs.shtml

I know there are plenty of links out there that list people with T, but this site gives you the stories of how they acquired it and how it affects them.

You might find some reassurance to know you're in 'hall of fame' company.

--
moderator edit: changed the original URL with hearnet.com's as the original website was advertising all kinds of nasty "cures".

 

[Xynic]

Hahaha, Noel Gallagher!

"Without a doubt I have tinnitus. You're not a proper rock'n'roll star if you don't. I learned to live with it a long time ago."

He might be an unsympathetic man to put it mildly, but you've gotta hand it to the guy...

 

[Ed209]

Yea, that one made me smile as well.

 

[Quentino]

Ozzy Osbourne : "I suffer from permanent tinnitus because of all the head-banging I've done"

LOL.

But yes a lot of people have T / hearing problems. When i feel sad i remember this so i don't feel alone with this condition.

 

[uae96]

Probably most of musicians have tinnitus from the amount of music they do not only on stage but in studio , Christ Martin had it for 13 years and just now he revealed it probably got worse from his shows from all these years

 

[erik]

and with all their collective millions, they do relatively nothing for T research

 

[Inge]

The author of the article with a link in a previous post stated "Tinnitus is a neurological problem that originates in the brain, involving miscommunication between noise-damaged sensory cells; the result is a continuous ringing sound in the ears. Tinnitus is permanent. Once sensitive hair cells are damaged, they can no longer transmit impulses to the auditory nerve and to the brain. 50 million Americans suffer from tinnitus (2 million become so debilitated by unrelenting ringing that they are incapable of carrying out normal daily activities), and musicians are at significantly higher risk than the general population. The only other group who suffer so ubiquitous from hearing damage are GIs exposed to wartime explosions."
The takeaway here (of real significance) is that he says it is permanent. I must assume that this is what distinguishes real "T" from a temporary ringing caused by excessive noise exposure. I have read throughout this forum of people stating that their "T" came and went?
It is good to hear the positive stories as in this thread about famous people with "T" that went on to live fulfilling lives.

Permanence depends on the cause. My T was med related and is improving. When it is connected to hearingloss it is likely permanent

 

[markoana]

Does it look bit strange, but there is maybe one hockey player of all sport players who have t???

What about:

Thousands of NBA players in last 50 years, they play in front of 25.000 loud supporters, and loudness is often 120+ db, at Arco Arena in Sacramento there was 130db... http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1129120-12-most-intimidating-home-courts-in-the-nba

Football players that play in front of 60 do 110.000 people, loudness 130+ db
Also many others sports players, and no one with t...that is public known...coincidence?

Or there is some body chemistry when u are playing match that prevents that inner ear damage can sent that phantom noise to brain... I do know, but this is quite interesting...