First off, yes, we are all getting married later and later these days â¦ but only if you start measuring in the 1950s. In fact, from 1890 to the mid-1950s, the median age of first marriage for men fell by roughly three years, and the median age for women fell by around two years, according to this chart.
If you are shopping for new drums, prepare to spend at least $500. Or even up to $5000 for the most expensive custom drums. Or perhaps if you like vintage instruments, then you might be interested in âMoon the Loonâsâ custom made 1968 Premier drum kit. Keith Moonâs aged drum kit luckily survived his antics on and off stage and now is the most expensive drum kit in the world. In 2004, Christieâs London auctioned the drum kit for $252,487 or Â£139,650. Keith Moon is often regarded as one the greatest all time rock and roll drummer.
Brushes (for a softer sound on snare and cymbals) cost $15-$30. Make sure the drum set you are buying includes the hardware -- the stands, pedal and adjustable stool (often called a throne). Stands run $50-$150 or more each; a bass drum pedal can be $50-$250 or more; and a drummer's throne can run $50-$200 or more. If you buy a used drum kit, you might need to replace all the drum heads at an average cost of $90-$110 for the set.