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A sound's loudness is measured in decibels (dB). Normal conversation is about 60 dB, a lawn mower is about 90 dB, and a loud rock concert is about 120 dB.
- How many decibels does a band make?
- Who is the loudest band of all time?
- Who is the loudest band in the world 2020?
- What is the loudest concert ever recorded?
How many decibels does a band make?
Concert music often exceeds 100 decibels, and hearing loss occurs pretty quickly at that level. Just two minutes of exposure to 110 decibels can cause damage. And 110 decibels does not seem that loud because sound does not cause pain until about 120 decibels.
Who is the loudest band of all time?
In 1972, The Guinness Book Of Records crowned Deep Purple the world's loudest band after 117 decibels were registered at London's Rainbow Theatre. Drummer Ian Paice said: “Rock'n'roll went to a different level. The volume leapt up incredibly.”
Who is the loudest band in the world 2020?
Deep Purple was recognised by The Guinness Book of World Records as the "globe's loudest band" for a concert at the London Rainbow Theatre, during which the sound reached 117 dB and three members of the audience fell unconscious.
What is the loudest concert ever recorded?
Today in 1976, The Who entered the Guinness Book of World Records for performing the loudest concert in history at the time during their concert at England's Charlton Athletic Grounds with 76,000 watts at 120 decibels. This record would stand for nearly a decade.
