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Not the best source, that's why I am asking. (it's near the bottom of the page btw)
having met and spoken to the guy a few times between 1995 and 2007, I have to say I've never noticed any problem, although that said, its feasible that any musician playing loud music for several decades would have some degree of hearing loss.
The Stones arent exactly on a par with the Who on the deafness charts.
Thanks. I figured someone who had met and spoken with Charlie would know.
Re: Is Charlie Virtually Deaf?
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Is Charlie Virtually Deaf?
Posted by:
StonesBlake
()
Date: January 20, 2008 01:37
I read where Charlie claims he is almost deaf. Is this true? I've never seen him wear a hearing aid or anything like that.
Re: Is Charlie Virtually Deaf?
Posted by:
Baboon Bro
()
Date: January 20, 2008 01:44
Why shouldnt he be? Really? The man is 66½ years old,
has drummed for 'alf a centuty and started a rock revolution.
has drummed for 'alf a centuty and started a rock revolution.
Re: Is Charlie Virtually Deaf?
Posted by:
Wowbagger
()
Date: January 20, 2008 01:45
Well Blake,
where did you read that stuff ?
where did you read that stuff ?
Re: Is Charlie Virtually Deaf?
Posted by:
Gazza
()
Date: January 20, 2008 01:48
First I've heard of it
Re: Is Charlie Virtually Deaf?
Posted by:
Baboon Bro
()
Date: January 20, 2008 01:49
I second (or "forth") this wondering - where is it fetched from?
Not that I would be surprised.
A helluva drummer so even more in that case, I'd say.
Not that I would be surprised.
A helluva drummer so even more in that case, I'd say.
Re: Is Charlie Virtually Deaf?
Posted by:
StonesBlake
()
Date: January 20, 2008 02:28
Quote
Wowbagger
Well Blake,
where did you read that stuff ?
[en.wikipedia.org]
Not the best source, that's why I am asking. (it's near the bottom of the page btw)
Re: Is Charlie Virtually Deaf?
Posted by:
Rockman
()
Date: January 20, 2008 02:36
Havin' a room on the same floor as Keith
may have done a little damage over the years....
ROCKMAN
may have done a little damage over the years....
ROCKMAN
Re: Is Charlie Virtually Deaf?
Posted by:
open-g
()
Date: January 20, 2008 02:36
Are you sure which Charlie was meant?
...and where did you read it?
David Grohl:
...and where did you read it?
David Grohl:
Quote
The fact that I’m virtually deaf. Any woman who’s going to date a rock musician has to be prepared to repeat herself every 10 seconds. My wife asks me where we should go for dinner and it sounds like the schoolteacher from Charlie Brown.
Re: Is Charlie Virtually Deaf?
Posted by:
ghostryder13
()
Date: January 20, 2008 02:43
i'm sure anyone who's been in a band for yrs suffers some hearing loss
Re: Is Charlie Virtually Deaf?
Posted by:
Elmo Lewis
()
Date: January 20, 2008 02:48
Is this question "Virually Dumb"? "Comfortably Numb"?
"No Anchovies, Please"
"No Anchovies, Please"
Re: Is Charlie Virtually Deaf?
Posted by:
open-g
()
Date: January 20, 2008 02:52
>>Not the best source, that's why I am asking. (it's near the bottom of the page btw)<<
Yeah, not the best source...
- not mentioned in the german wiki.
- lots of spelling mistakes in 2 sentences.
- don't bother to mention the source of the interview.
looks more like someone was trolling.
Yeah, not the best source...
- not mentioned in the german wiki.
- lots of spelling mistakes in 2 sentences.
- don't bother to mention the source of the interview.
looks more like someone was trolling.
Quote
Charlie Watts is almost completely Deaf since the End of the 90.He said in and interview that he as only 4% of is hearing functionnal.
Re: Is Charlie Virtually Deaf?
Posted by:
Gazza
()
Date: January 20, 2008 03:10
Quote
StonesBlakeQuote
Wowbagger
Well Blake,
where did you read that stuff ?
[en.wikipedia.org]
Not the best source, that's why I am asking. (it's near the bottom of the page btw)
having met and spoken to the guy a few times between 1995 and 2007, I have to say I've never noticed any problem, although that said, its feasible that any musician playing loud music for several decades would have some degree of hearing loss.
The Stones arent exactly on a par with the Who on the deafness charts.
Re: Is Charlie Virtually Deaf?
Posted by:
Elmo Lewis
()
Date: January 20, 2008 03:15
Huh?
"No Anchovies, Please"
"No Anchovies, Please"
Re: Is Charlie Virtually Deaf?
Posted by:
StonesBlake
()
Date: January 20, 2008 03:34
Quote
GazzaQuote
StonesBlakeQuote
Wowbagger
Well Blake,
where did you read that stuff ?
[en.wikipedia.org]
Not the best source, that's why I am asking. (it's near the bottom of the page btw)
having met and spoken to the guy a few times between 1995 and 2007, I have to say I've never noticed any problem, although that said, its feasible that any musician playing loud music for several decades would have some degree of hearing loss.
The Stones arent exactly on a par with the Who on the deafness charts.
Thanks. I figured someone who had met and spoken with Charlie would know.
Re: Is Charlie Virtually Deaf?
Posted by:
open-g
()
Date: January 20, 2008 03:37
Hair transplants,
the eyes are gone,
virtually deaf...
what's missing?
the eyes are gone,
virtually deaf...
what's missing?
Re: Is Charlie Virtually Deaf?
Posted by:
canadian.sway
()
Date: January 20, 2008 06:08
i've never understood how these big groups have any hearing. i play in a few bands a few times a year, and if i don't wear ear plugs or some form of hearing protection... im hurting for a few days afterwards... and i don't enjoy that.
i can only assume there has to be serious damage done, like the dave grohl point from above hinted at.
i can only assume there has to be serious damage done, like the dave grohl point from above hinted at.
Re: Is Charlie Virtually Deaf? Posted by:
Fingers
()
Date: January 20, 2008 10:40
.................PARDON?
Re: Is Charlie Virtually Deaf?
Posted by:
bv
()
Date: January 20, 2008 10:44
His hearing is fine. I have spoken to him on several occations. No problems.
Bjornulf
Bjornulf
Re: Is Charlie Virtually Deaf?
Posted by:
the juf
()
Date: January 20, 2008 11:10
most of the professional musicians are virtually deaf. Classical musicians, jazz & rock musos , they all suffer from hearing loss. It comes not only with age, but also with decibels.....That doesn't mean all musos need hearing aids.
Re: Is Charlie Virtually Deaf?
Posted by:
gwen
()
Date: January 20, 2008 11:17
Having met him a few times also, I never noticed any problem. However he seems to have some problems with memory - he never remembers me ! 
Re: Is Charlie Virtually Deaf?
Posted by:
mofur
()
Date: January 20, 2008 11:33
Quote
gwen
Having met him a few times also, I never noticed any problem. However he seems to have some problems with memory - he never remembers me !
Re: Is Charlie Virtually Deaf?
Posted by:
Spud
()
Date: January 21, 2008 15:39
The worst damage to the hearing of many musicians will have been done years ago...in the days of big loud backlines which had to augment the relatively primitive PA systems of the day.
It's not so loud on stage these days for the big acts. The PA takes all the sound pressure off stage.
It's not so loud on stage these days for the big acts. The PA takes all the sound pressure off stage.
Re: Is Charlie Virtually Deaf?
Posted by:
toomuchforme
()
Date: January 21, 2008 17:01
as deaf as Keith is blind ?
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2008-01-21 17:01 by toomuchforme.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2008-01-21 17:01 by toomuchforme.
Re: Is Charlie Virtually Deaf?
Posted by:
open-g
()
Date: January 21, 2008 17:33
There - it's gone. wiki got cleaned.
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# (cur) (last) 01:37, 20 January 2008 79.69.171.32 (Talk) (11,369 bytes) (Dont make up rubbish you idiot. 4% hearing? You have a 4% brain. What is the point?) (undo)
Re: Is Charlie Virtually Deaf?
Posted by:
marvpeck
()
Date: January 21, 2008 18:08
I was wondering what happened ...I sure didn't see it....
Thought I was going blind......lol
Marv Peck
Y'all remember that rubber legged boy
Thought I was going blind......lol
Marv Peck
Y'all remember that rubber legged boy
Re: Is Charlie Virtually Deaf?
Posted by:
Gazza
()
Date: January 21, 2008 18:19
Quote
open-g
Hair transplants,
the eyes are gone,
virtually deaf...
what's missing?
Several teeth
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