Founded in 1988 by Executive Director Kathy Peck, former bass player for the San Francisco punk band The Contractions, and Flash Gordon, M.D., H.E.A.R. is closely tied to the music world and the medical community. They've got friends and supporters that include Pete Townshend of The Who, Lars Ulrich of Metallica, MTV, Guitar Player Magazine, Keyboard Magazine, MIX Magazine, and a host of medical and professional folks. Check 'em out. ATA self-help groups serve most major U.S. population areas. The Association also sponsors research and offers workshops for hearing professionals.
Public education includes information about prevention and treatments for tinnitus.
So dig it, the point is to take care of your hearing, and you can keep listening to us and other great music all your life.