Unlike many rock musicians whose first deafness was a direct result of constant exposure to too-loud music, Stills was diagnosed at nine years old with a slight hearing loss in one ear. In the interview published on the Oticon web site, he shares some good insights on what it’s like to gradually accept your hearing loss and do something about it. He’s also a good example of someone who’s managed to cope with his hearing loss and continue doing what he loves:
“Now when I perform, I am able to hear the top end of the music and get back in tune….Now I can hear the subtleties of the music. This has improved my playing and my singing.”
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3 responses to “Rock & Roll Icon Stephen Stills Talks About How Hearing Aids Alleviate His Lifelong Hearing Loss”
There was no one in the sixties and seventies more charismatic than stephen stills. All I can say is to see such a rare and cherished talent dimmed by age is sobering.
Stephen Stills really is amazing. So rare is to see someone in the music community who suffered a hearing loss even before singing and he overcame his hearing loss to become something so great. He’s an inspiration to anyone with hearing loss.
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