I also blame the PINK FAIRIES too. Hawkwind got arrested on their way into Exeter when I were a lad and the Fairies played the entire night (Rock night at Tiffs'.) Discovered a great way of protecting hearing years ago though. Two cigarette filters carefully inserted in the appropriate orifices. 20/30db cut and removes many of the annoying transients. I still go to as much live music of all shapes, sizes, and denominations as I did in those days but since I no longer smoke, one packet generally lasts a year or two.