i have played in loud bands for years, and was the only one that would use ear protection. i still hear fine, and a lot of my friends/former band mates are experiencing either hearing loss, or tinnitus; neither of which i would want to deal with.
they used to give me crap about using ear protection (i'd even wad up toilet paper if that was all there was) for doing so. i don't give them grief now, but i always knew i was going to be fine. music, and hearing in general, are important to me. i never wanted to lose that.
you get used to the attenuation very fast.
and in any playing situation, stay away from the drummer. the cymbals will kill your hearing.
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