Possible Clues:

• If topless, you'd not get sound in the head - no fear!
• Fellow unable to hear but very brave
• A much smaller number touring the East for game
• Never lose heart when you've lost your hearing as a result of losing your head
• Brave and strong, not entirely like Van Gogh
• Oblivious of dangers or resolute in facing them
• Get nothing at last, by the sound of it? No fear!
• Unblinking female lacking features on the head?
• Aristocrat in iron shackles, gutless or daring?
• Bold and loud, not able to listen?