I saw The Who in 82, and that was one of the loudest concerts in history. But the best/worst/loudest I heard was Aerosmith. We were in a small auditorium, right in front if of the left main speaker. It’s no wonder I’m deaf!
All great shows, though. No politics, no security, no worries. Lol
The Who defined "loud" and they meant it. The line from "This is Spinal Tap" where they said they were England's loudest band was a rift on The Who.