People with Tinnitus

You’re Not Alone!

If you hear ringing, buzzing, or hissing that never seems to stop, you're not alone. Between 30–60 million Americans live with tinnitus, and over 2 million describe it as severe or debilitating. Protecting what you have starts with knowing you're not alone.

You’re also in good company! Below is a list of some musical artist that have been open about experiencing tinnitus.

Musical Artists with Tinnitus

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Anthony Kiedis (Red Hot Chili Peppers)

A male guitarist with long dark hair and a beard, wearing a black shirt and black pants, playing a blue electric guitar on stage during a concert.

Dave Grohl (Nirvana / Foo Fighters)

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Noel Gallagher (Oasis)

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Pete Townshend (The Who)

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Chris Martin (Coldplay)

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Brian Johnson (AC/DC)

Older man with gray hair at a podium, making an OK gesture with his hand, speaking into a microphone while wearing a blue and green checkered shirt.

Brian Wilson (The Beach Boys)

Male singer passionately performing on stage with microphone, wearing sunglasses, gray jacket, and earrings.

Bono (U2)

A male musician with long hair and beard playing an electric guitar on stage, illuminated by blue stage lighting, with a microphone nearby.

Thom Yorke (Radiohead)

A man with dark skin wearing a red cap, purple sunglasses, a black hoodie, and a black jacket making a peace sign with his right hand, standing in front of a colorful abstract background.

Will.i.am

A man in a black shirt raising his right hand with his thumb and pinky finger extended, standing in front of a digital LED screen with colorful, blurred lights.

Martin Garrix

A person wearing a shiny black helmet with a reflective visor, dressed in a sequined black jacket with silver decorations. They are holding their hands over their chest with metallic gloves, and are wearing a necklace with a geometric pendant. The background is dark with subtle lighting highlights.

Thomas Bangalter (Daft Punk)

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