How Wrestler Chris Jericho Left My Ears Ringing
As I write this article it’s 8.15am on a Monday morning.
Last night Chris Jericho deafened me and my ears are still ringing.
There is a wailing drone in my ears that wasn’t there yesterday and is kind of drowning out other sounds around me.
How did this happen?
Let me tell you how this occurred.
My son, Mark, is 27 years old and has Down’s Syndrome. For many years he has been a massive fan and devotee of all things WWE, AEW and any other offshoots.
He is also a heavy rock fan.
He had been telling us about how the former wrestler Chris Jericho had formed a band when, as if by a mysterious coincidence, we saw they were performing at a local club. So we got him (and me!) tickets as a Christmas present.
I checked them out and discovered that in the world of hard rock, few names resonate as loudly as Chris Jericho and his band Fozzy.
Chris Jericho and Fozzy
So, last night, I had the pleasure of experiencing their thunderous performance firsthand, a concert so loud it left my ears ringing, hence the title of this article, “How Chris Jericho Left My Ears Ringing.”
The venue was buzzing with anticipation, a sea of black t-shirts and leather jackets, the air thick with the scent of excitement. The crowd seemed to be a mix of (admittedly on the older side) hard rock enthusiasts and wrestling fans. But everyone was really charged and looking forward to the show.
A US heavy rock band called Pistols at Dawn opened with a loud, thrashy set that really showed off the guitarist’s skills. Then came a girl band called The Hot Damn. Although considerably softer, they gave a great performance and were cheered on by the crowd.
The girls left the stage and it suddenly became a swarm of roadies taking the support equipment off and getting ready for the headliners. They weaved in and out of each other in a kind of ballet, each knowing exactly what to do and carrying out efficiently and silently.
As the roadies faded away and the lights dimmed, the crowd roared loudly in anticipation. But that was nothing compared to the sound that filled the room when Fozzy took the stage.
Heavy Rock Sound and Energy
Chris came on stage and the band launched into their set with an energy that you could almost feel. From the very first power chord the music reverberated off the walls and through the bodies of every single person in the crowd.
The volume was immense, the kind of loud that you feel in your chest, that makes your heart beat in time with the bass drum. Chris Jericho, ever the showman, commanded the stage, his voice soaring over the cacophony of guitars and drums. The crowd was in a frenzy, matching the band’s energy note for note.
Even though they were performing in a small nightclub in North Wales in the UK, they gave their heart and soul to the performance as if they were playing in an arena to tens of thousands and you have to commend them for it.
When the concert ended, the sound of the band subsided and the ringing in my ears began. It’s still with me now but I expect it will fade out during the day.
I’ve been to lots of rock concerts over the years but this was probably the loudest, compounded by the fact that it was a small, intimate venue.
It was as if I had a personal rock concert happening inside my head. I joked with my friends that I was temporarily deaf but it was a small price to pay for such an electrifying experience.
Was it worth it?
Looking back on the event, I can’t help but smile.
Yes, my ears were ringing, and yes, I might have been temporarily deaf, but it was worth it. The energy, the music, the crowd — it was a great experience and a night I won’t soon forget.
As a last thought, I have to say that if you ever get the chance to see Chris Jericho and Fozzy live, take it.
Just remember to bring your earplugs. After all, it’s not every day you get to say a rock concert left you deaf.
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