Back in the mid-late 80s my young colleague (late 20s) reviewed music for the local free gig guide paper. He already had industrial deafness & had only been listening to music for about 10 years, 3 or 4 as a reviewer.

Like ChantyLass I didn't listen to LOUD music in my younger days - tho now my 61 year old ears are fading a bit.

sandra